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Shortcuts Generator
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erik-agens
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· v0.1.0
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/install shortcuts-skill
Description
Generate macOS/iOS Shortcuts by creating plist files. Use when asked to create shortcuts, automate workflows, build .shortcut files, or generate Shortcuts plists. Covers 1,155 actions (427 WF*Actions + 728 AppIntents), variable references, and control flow.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and focused on creating Shortcuts plist files, but be cautious when importing any generated .shortcut into your device: review the workflow actions and parameters before importing or running. Generated shortcuts can legitimately include powerful actions (run shell/AppleScript, delete photos, change system settings, access clipboard, make network requests, or call Apple Intelligence). Do not import shortcuts that include destructive actions (deletephotos, run shell scripts, or open arbitrary URLs) unless you understand and trust every action and referenced UUIDs. Also note the skill's SKILL.md lists allowed-tools: Write and Bash — while the skill itself doesn't request running shell commands, if your agent is permitted to run Bash it could execute local commands; restrict agent tooling or run in a safe environment if you are not comfortable with that. If you need more assurance, ask the publisher for provenance (homepage/source) or request a signed sample shortcut to audit before use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: shortcuts-skill
Version: 0.1.0
The skill bundle is classified as benign. Its stated purpose is to generate macOS/iOS Shortcuts by creating plist files, which is supported by the `Write` and `Bash` allowed tools (Bash is used for signing the generated shortcuts). The documentation comprehensively details the powerful capabilities of Apple Shortcuts, including actions like `runshellscript`, `downloadurl`, and system controls via AppIntents. While these documented actions could be used to create malicious shortcuts, the skill bundle itself acts as a generator/knowledge base and does not exhibit any intentional harmful behavior, prompt injection against the agent, data exfiltration, or persistence mechanisms within its own code or instructions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (generate Shortcuts .shortcut/plist files) align with the provided documentation, examples, and action catalogs. The skill requires no external credentials, binaries, or config paths — appropriate for an instruction-only generator.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the reference files stay on-topic (plist format, actions, control flow, examples). They document many powerful Shortcuts actions (delete photos, run shell/osascript, access clipboard, call network/AI, control system settings) — which is expected for a comprehensive generator, but means generated shortcuts can perform sensitive operations. The skill instructions do not themselves instruct the agent to read unrelated system files or exfiltrate data.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or downloads; instruction-only skill — lowest install risk.
Credentials
requires.env, primary credential, and config path lists are empty. No credentials or unrelated environment access are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always-enabled and does not request system- or agent-wide persistence. disable-model-invocation is default (false) but that is the usual platform behavior and not a standalone concern here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install shortcuts-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/shortcuts-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of shortcuts-generator for creating macOS/iOS Shortcuts as plists.
- Generate valid `.shortcut` files importable into Apple's Shortcuts app.
- Supports 1,155 actions (427 WF*Actions + 728 AppIntents), variable references, and control flow.
- Comprehensive documentation covering action identifiers, parameter structure, variable wiring, and control flow patterns.
- Includes workflow for creating, structuring, and signing shortcut files.
- Quick reference for common actions and essential rules for plist formatting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shortcuts Generator?
Generate macOS/iOS Shortcuts by creating plist files. Use when asked to create shortcuts, automate workflows, build .shortcut files, or generate Shortcuts plists. Covers 1,155 actions (427 WF*Actions + 728 AppIntents), variable references, and control flow. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2344 downloads so far.
How do I install Shortcuts Generator?
Run "/install shortcuts-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Shortcuts Generator free?
Yes, Shortcuts Generator is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Shortcuts Generator support?
Shortcuts Generator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Shortcuts Generator?
It is built and maintained by erik-agens (@erik-agens); the current version is v0.1.0.
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