r/shortcuts is a subreddit with 557k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses shortcut, ios, automation, shortcuts, and struggling, 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
: "[IOS] Here is the deep link to open the updates page in the App Store."
33 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I made SmartMover, a tool to help you move using QR codes"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Shortcuts and Permissions - I am MAD!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/shortcuts
#1
Shortcut
: "Someone said that I could add Shortcuts to the empty space below the icons. Is this true? And if so, how? Thank you"
97 posts
#2
Ios
: "Ios 27 will let you use AI to build shortcuts with natural language"
85 posts
#3
Automation
: "Every Device Should Support Shortcuts-Like Automation"
52 posts
#4
Shortcuts
: "IOS 27 will let you use AI to build Shortcuts with natural language"
47 posts
#5
Struggling
40 posts
#6
Apple
: "Apple TV Won’t Wake Up"
37 posts
#7
Annoying
21 posts
#8
Frustrating
19 posts
#9
Reminder
: "Reminder when a certain app is opened?"
17 posts
#10
Calendar
: "Set your alarm based on your Calendar"
12 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
: "Someone said that I could add shortcuts to the empty space below the icons. Is this true? And if so, how? Thank you"
73 posts
#2
Shortcut Sharing
: "Generate a Wi-Fi QR code instantly from your clipboard on iPhone."
61 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Else if support coming to Shortcuts!"
28 posts
#4
Request
: "Turning volume down if the headphones aren’t connected?"
9 posts
#5
Tip/Guide
: "Introducing Shortcuts Playground: Create Apple Shortcuts with Claude Code or Codex - Federico Viticci of MacStories"
8 posts
#6
Appstore (App)
: "[Free] I made a Quick Sticky Note for the Lock Screen!"
6 posts
#7
Help (Mac)
: "Shortcut or script to disconnect Bluetooth device?"
4 posts
#8
News
: "[OS27 Beta] New automation to trigger shortcuts from app notifications"
3 posts
#9
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."
2 posts
#10
Request (Mac)
: "PDF Split via TOC to Individual Files"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/shortcuts
Yearly
+89k members(19.0%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026