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generate-shortcuts-skill

Generate signed macOS and iOS Shortcuts automatically

Generates valid .shortcut plist files for macOS and iOS that can be signed and imported directly into Apple's Shortcuts app. Covers all 1,155 actions, variable references, filters, and control flow patterns like loops, conditionals, and menus. Eliminates manual plist XML editing and trial-and-error debugging when building custom Shortcuts automations.
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shortcuts-generator

Generate importable .shortcut plist files for Apple Shortcuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install generate-shortcuts-skill?▼

Run `npx skills add drewocarr/generate-shortcuts-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install this skill globally.

How to create Apple Shortcuts with AI?▼

Just describe the shortcut you want in plain English, and the skill generates the plist file, signs it with the macOS shortcuts CLI, and produces an importable .shortcut file.

What actions can generated Shortcuts use?▼

It covers all 1,155 actions, including 427 WF*Actions and 728 AppIntents, plus variables, filters, loops, conditionals, and menus.

Do I need a Mac to use this skill?▼

Yes. Signing shortcuts requires the built-in macOS shortcuts command-line tool, so generation and signing must run on macOS.

Can I use this without knowing plist XML?▼

Yes. The skill handles all plist structure, UUIDs, and serialization formats automatically from your plain-English request.

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