Automate the tasks you repeat every day
If there's a sequence of steps you do the same way every time, building it once as a shortcut means a single tap β or a trigger condition β can run through the whole thing automatically, saving real time over weeks and months.
No coding experience required
Building a shortcut works more like snapping together building blocks than writing code β you're just arranging existing pre-built actions in the order you want, so it's approachable even for people who have never programmed anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know how to code to build a shortcut?
No. You're arranging ready-made action blocks in sequence rather than writing any code, so no programming background is needed.
I get a confirmation alert every time my automation runs β can I turn that off?
Yes. Turn off 'Ask Before Running' in that automation's settings and it will run silently in the background without a prompt.