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Popclip icon9/2/2023 Fortunately, Dock Applet Builder is short, so I’ve included a full screenshot below and will update this story and the MacStories Shortcuts Archive with links when I can generate them. I don’t have an iCloud link for Dock Applet Builder to share yet due to some issues Apple seems to be having with the Shortcuts Gallery and/or shortcuts signing at the moment. Still, Dock applets are one of the most versatile options for running shortcuts, so if you have a bunch you want to access that way, Dock Applet Builder will make quick work of the process. I’d prefer if including an applet in the Dock was optional, but it’s not, which means dragging the applets out of the Dock if you don’t want them there. The biggest downside to generating multiple Dock applets is that each one is deposited in your Dock. As you can see from the image above, Pantherbar appears with several icons. Similar to PopClip when you highlight text, it pops up a toolbar. It has a free version, as well as a paid one at the reasonable price of 4.99 (US). Also, although keyboard shortcuts can be scripted with AppleScript, that method causes an error in Shortcuts, which is why I used BetterTouchTool’s ‘Send Keyboard Shortcut’ action. Pantherbar is available in the Microsoft Store. Fortunately, the windows can be just as easily closed after each shortcut is processed, avoiding a deep stack of windows. I’d rather not have to open each shortcut file to generate its Dock applet, but it’s the only reliable way I’ve found to automate the process. Script Applet Builder and PopClip Extension Builder are included in The Macintosh Desktop Experience, my column for ClubMacStories+ that explores new ways to make your Mac work for you.ĭock applets are saved in a different Applications folder than the one you’re probably used to using. PopClip Builder: Produces and streamlines installation of multiple PopClip extensions with custom icons that run shortcuts.Script Applet Builder: Converts shortcuts into AppleScript applets with custom icons that behave like Dock applets but don’t get automatically deposited in your Dock.Dock Applet Builder: Creates Dock applets from shortcuts that can be launched from the Finder, app launchers, and more.scpt files that can be incorporated in other apps from multiple shortcuts using AppleScript In total, I’ve created four shortcuts to help me deploy my favorite shortcuts across macOS: To streamline the process, I turned, of course, to Shortcuts itself. Scripts built with AppleScript are just one way to integrate shortcuts with other apps.
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