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Shortcuts Playground lets users create Apple shortcuts with natural language

Federico Viticci has released a new tool called Shortcuts Playground that integrates with Apple's Shortcuts app. This tool functions as a plugin for Claude Code and Codex, enabling users to generate shortcuts using natural language commands. The aim is to simplify the creation of custom shortcuts for iOS and other Apple devices. AI

IMPACT Simplifies custom automation on Apple devices by leveraging natural language processing for shortcut creation.

RANK_REASON This is a new product launch for a tool that integrates with an existing platform (Apple Shortcuts) and utilizes AI models (Claude Code, Codex) for its functionality.

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Shortcuts Playground lets users create Apple shortcuts with natural language

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ‘Shortcuts Playground’ lets you create shortcuts using natural langauge Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with yet another wild tool that integrates w

    ‘Shortcuts Playground’ lets you create shortcuts using natural langauge Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with yet another wild tool that integrates with Apple’s Shortcuts app. Shortcuts Playground from Federico is a plugin for Claude Code and Codex that can “create any…