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Text automations using Apple Shortcuts

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow answers user requests sent via Mac Shortcuts Several Shortcuts call the same webhook, with a query and a type of query Types of query are: translate to english translate to spanish co...

Best for

  • Personal Productivity automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.switch, n8n-nodes-base.respondtowebhook, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Agent Studio.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Text automations using Apple Shortcuts
Workflow name
Text automations using Apple Shortcuts

Overview

  • This workflow answers user requests sent via Mac Shortcuts
  • Several Shortcuts call the same webhook, with a query and a type of query
  • Types of query are:
    • translate to english
    • translate to spanish
    • correct grammar (without changing the actual content)
    • make content shorter
    • make content longer

How it works

  • Select a text you are writing
  • Launch the shortcut
  • The text is sent to the webhook
  • Depending on the type of request, a different prompt is used
  • Each request is sent to an OpenAI node
  • The workflow responds to the request with the response from GPT
  • Shortcut replace the selected text with the new one

For a demo and setup instructions:

How to use it

  • Activate the workflow
  • Download this Shortcut template
  • Install the shortcut
  • In step 2 of the shortcut, change the url of the Webhook
  • In Shortcut details, "add Keyboard Shortcut" with the key you want to use to launch the shortcut
  • Go to settings, advanced, check "Allow running scripts"
  • You are ready to use the shortcut. Select a text and hit the keyboard shortcut you just defined

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Switch

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 3 - Respond to Shortcut

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 4 - Webhook from Shortcut

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - OpenAI - Make Shorter

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 6 - OpenAI - Make Longer

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 7 - OpenAI - Correct Grammar

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 8 - OpenAI - To Spanish

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 9 - OpenAI - To English

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 1.4

Block 10 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Text automations using Apple Shortcuts
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Personal Productivity, Multimodal AI
Author Agent Studio
Published 08 Oct 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2456/2456.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Text automations using Apple Shortcuts do?

This workflow answers user requests sent via Mac Shortcuts Several Shortcuts call the same webhook, with a query and a type of query Types of query are: translate to english translate to spanish co...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Personal Productivity, Multimodal AI use case.