

I understand the desire for privacy and not executing arbitrary programs no matter how small, but Shortcuts is advertised as being able to order your favorite coffee at your favorite cafe. I have to make broad assumptions about when most of these shortcuts will fire, my playlist being an exception because it is completely contained in my phone.

Right now it is like playing with blocks in a vacuum: limited output nodes and iOS does not let Shortcuts know what is going on outside. I also see why other people are wanting more. I like having one button or word set my volume, playlist, and shuffle/repeat, especially when my central nervous system is acting up and this playlist is something that helps. Shortcuts opens up incredible possibilities to automate things you do regularly on your iPhone and iPad. You can even add an app icon to your home screen for your favorite Shortcuts. Shortcuts can be launched from the Today widget, from Search or by asking Siri. * Send a message including the last screenshot you took

* Get directions to the nearest coffee shop in one tap * Make PDFs from Safari or any app with a share sheet * Add a home screen icon that calls a loved one * Get directions home, send your ETA and start listening to the news, just by asking Siri Shortcuts includes over 300 built-in actions and works with many of your favorite apps including Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Music, Photos, Camera, Reminders, Safari, Health as well as any app that supports Siri Shortcuts. Start from hundreds of examples in the Gallery or drag and drop to create your own. The Shortcuts app enables you to create personal shortcuts with multiple steps from your favorite apps. Siri Shortcuts deliver a quick way to get things done with your apps with just a tap or by asking Siri.
