r/shortcuts is a subreddit with 558k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses shortcut, shortcuts, automation, ios, and ios27, and they frequently recommend/review note app, youtube downloader, and finance app.
This subreddit is devoted to Shortcuts. Shortcuts is an Apple app for automation on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Popular Themes in r/shortcuts
#1
Solution Requests
: "Automatically log your wallet transactions to 3rd party apps using the new "notifications" automation"
43 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I wanted a way to start named timers from Shortcuts, So I built an app to do that and more. Introducing Timely, now in beta for those who are interested (limited spots)"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Shortcuts and Permissions - I am MAD!"
1 post
#4
Advice Requests
: "What small but useful shortcuts do you have for routine things?"
1 post
#5
News
: "What's New in Shortcuts in iOS 27 (Beta Megathread)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/shortcuts
#1
Shortcut
: "Redesigned Shortcuts editor."
130 posts
#2
Shortcuts
: "IOS 27 will let you use AI to build Shortcuts with natural language"
59 posts
#3
Automation
: "[OS27 Beta] New Automation to trigger shortcuts from app notifications"
58 posts
#4
Ios
: "Ios 27 will let you use AI to build shortcuts with natural language"
53 posts
#5
Ios27
: "Ios27 is a huge step forward for Shortcuts and Automation"
36 posts
#6
Struggling
34 posts
#7
Annoying
21 posts
#8
App
: "Is it possible to create a shortcut that only runs the first time I open a specific App for the day?"
20 posts
#9
Frustrating
19 posts
#10
Notification
: "[OS27 Beta] New automation to trigger shortcuts from app Notifications"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/shortcuts
Note App
4 reviews
#1
Drafts
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Bear
4.0★ from 1 review
Youtube Downloader
3 reviews
#1
RoutineHub Shortcut
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
yt-dlp
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Transloader
5.0★ from 1 review
Finance App
1 review
#1
Debit & Credit
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/shortcuts
#1
Help
: "iPhone Shortcuts Auto-Reply Based on Focus + Contacts?"
69 posts
#2
Shortcut Sharing
: "I saw you could auto-set your wallpaper with Shortcuts, so I built an app that keeps my schedule and to-dos on the lock screen"
53 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Else if support coming to Shortcuts!"
26 posts
#4
OS 27 beta
: "What's New in Shortcuts in iOS 27 (Beta Megathread)"
12 posts
#5
Request
: "Is it possible to disable a setting when I have an alarm on snooze?"
10 posts
#6
Tip/Guide
: "I stuck NFC tags all over my house. Now my chores track themselves via Apple Shortcuts."
8 posts
#7
Appstore (App)
: "[Free] I made a Quick Sticky Note for the Lock Screen!"
6 posts
#8
Shortcut Sharing (Mac)
: "Bored that your MacBook always sleeps during an important task, when your agents run, or when you close the lid? I made this simple toggle script on Shortcuts, no third-app required. You can add the coffee icon☕ to your Menu Bar or your Control Center."
4 posts
#9
Help (Mac)
: "Shortcut or script to disconnect Bluetooth device?"
4 posts
#10
News
: "[OS27 Beta] New automation to trigger shortcuts from app notifications"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/shortcuts
Yearly
+89k members(18.9%)
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Last updated: June 22, 2026