Scripting Archives – Page 2 of 4

Measurements, Scripting

Convert Measurement

Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.

Math, Scripting

Calculate Expression

Evaluates the mathematical expression in the given input string and outputs the result as a number.

Scripting, Variables

Add to Variable

Appends this action’s input to the specified variable, creating the variable if it does not exist. This allows you to make a variable hold multiple items.

Scripting, System

Go to Home Screen

Navigates to the Home Screen.

Scripting, System

Dismiss Siri and Continue

Switches into the Shortcuts app and continues to the next action.

Documents, Text

Extract Text from Image

Uses OCR to extract text from an image.

Control Flow, Scripting

Stop and Output

Stops execution of the current shortcut, and outputs content. This action is useful when: • Running a shortcut from another shortcut (using the Run Shortcut action). The output will be used as the output of the Run Shortcut action. • Running a shortcut from Quick Actions in Finder on macOS. The output will be saved as a file alongside the files selected in Finder. • Running a shortcut from Services on macOS. The output will replace the selected content, if applicable. • Or, when running a shortcut from another location that supports output, like the command-line or the Shortcuts URL scheme. No more actions will be run after this action.