generate-shortcuts-skill

🥈Silver

Generates valid macOS/iOS Shortcuts plist files for Apple's Shortcuts app. Ideal for operations teams automating workflows. Connects to Claude Code for AI-assisted shortcut creation.

139110Updated 1mo ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~10 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/drewocarr/generate-shortcuts-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Generates valid macOS/iOS Shortcuts plist files for Apple's Shortcuts app. Ideal for operations teams automating workflows. Connects to Claude Code for AI-assisted shortcut creation.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/drewocarr/generate-shortcuts-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Explain the shortcuts plist format to me. I want to create a shortcut for [APP] that [PERFORM_TASK]. What are the key components I need to include in the plist file?

Example Output

## Understanding the Shortcuts plist Format

The shortcuts plist format is a structured way to define automation tasks for macOS. Here's a breakdown of the key components you'll need for your [APP] shortcut:

### Required Elements
- **Name**: A descriptive title for your shortcut (e.g., "Quick Export for Photos").
- **Input**: The type of data your shortcut will process (e.g., "Image").
- **Output**: The expected result after running the shortcut (e.g., "Exported Image").
- **Steps**: An array of actions that define the workflow.

### Example Structure
```xml
<key>Shortcuts</key>
<array>
    <dict>
        <key>Name</key>
        <string>Quick Export for Photos</string>
        <key>Input</key>
        <dict>
            <key>Type</key>
            <string>Image</string>
        </dict>
        <key>Output</key>
        <dict>
            <key>Type</key>
            <string>Exported Image</string>
        </dict>
        <key>Steps</key>
        <array>
            <dict>
                <key>Action</key>
                <string>Export Image</string>
                <key>Parameters</key>
                <dict>
                    <key>Format</key>
                    <string>JPEG</string>
                    <key>Quality</key>
                    <integer>80</integer>
                </dict>
            </dict>
        </array>
    </dict>
</array>
```

### Tips for Success
- Use descriptive names for your shortcuts to make them easy to identify.
- Test your shortcuts with different types of input to ensure they work as expected.
- Refer to the official Apple documentation for a complete list of available actions and parameters.