If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Log caffeine
Asks you to choose the type of caffeinated drink (coffee, espresso, cappuccino, or a soda) and logs the caffeine content into the Health app. Also compares against the daily recommended limit of milligrams of caffeine.
Actions Used
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Stop shortcut
Stops execution of the current shortcut and dismisses the shortcut on screen. No more actions will be run after this action.
Dictionary
Passes the specified list of key-value pairs to the next action as a dictionary.
Find Health Samples
Searches for the health samples in your library that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, grouping by time periods, limiting the number passed as a result, and more. Includes most information in the Health app.
Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Calculate
Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.
Measurement
Passes the specified measurement (including number and unit) to the next action.
Show Alert
Displays an alert with a title, a message, and two buttons. If the user selects the OK button, the shortcut continues. The cancel button stops the shortcut.
Nothing
This action does nothing and produces no output. It is useful to separate blocks of actions, or to ensure that no input is passed to the next action.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Log%20caffeine
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Log%20caffeine
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Log caffeine”
end tell
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