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Shortcuts Playground
Shortcuts Playground is a curated digital archive of hundreds of automations designed for Apple devices and the Shortcuts app.
The MacStories Shortcuts Archive provides a collection of classic and new workflows for Apple devices. It includes a responsive grid for browsing, category filtering, and sorting to help users locate specific automations. Each shortcut is tested by the MacStories team for compatibility with the version of iOS and the Shortcuts app current at the time of addition. Users can download these shortcuts to adapt them for personal needs. This archive functions as a resource for users looking to use Apple devices more efficiently.
Shortcuts Playground at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer, Founder
- Runs on: Web, iOS
- Pricing: Free of charge
- Released: April 2026
- Category: AI productivity tool
- Website: macstories.net
Key features
- Responsive grid browsing interface
- Category-based filtering
- Sorting functionality
- Collection of hundreds of classic and new automations
- Compatibility testing by the MacStories team
Use it for
- Finding new automation workflows for Apple devices
- Filtering for specific shortcut categories
- Downloading tested shortcuts for personal customization
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