Shortcuts

Shortcuts (formerly Siri Shortcuts) is visual scripting software first released by Apple in 2018 as part of iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone users. It allows repetitive tasks to be scripted visually without the learning curve of a macro programming language. A version for Mac users debuted in 2021 as part of macOS Monterey, superseding Automator. Existing Automator users can import their workflows into Shortcuts.

History
The software began as Workflow, developed by DeskConnect in Iceland. It was sold through the App Store for $2.99 and won an Apple Design Award in 2015. In March 2017, Apple acquired DeskConnect and made Workflow a free download. Version 2.0 of the software was released as Siri Shortcuts with iOS 12 in September 2018. It became available for separate download from Apple in June 2019. The iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions were all engineered with Swift for greater consistency of the user experience. In June 2022, Apple introduced the App Intents framework, which can be used to initiate shortcuts by Siri.