Apple Shortcuts
Some of the Automation tools available here are made with an Apple app called Shortcuts. Here’s how to install and use these Shortcuts.
Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS/iPadOS.
Open the Settings app, tap on Shortcuts, and then Advanced. Turn on all the switches here. Scary, I know, but don’t worry, Shortcuts will still barage you with notifications whenever a Shortcut is doing anything privacy-sensitive.
Find the Prolost Shortcut you wish to install.
Tap the Install button and confirm the installation in the Shortcuts app.
You should now find that Shortcut in your Library.
Some Prolost Shortcuts require a third-party app called ToolBox Pro. This app is free to download, with in-app purchases. None of the Prolost Shortcuts rely on paid features in ToolBox Pro.
Running Shortcuts
To run a shortcut, open the Shortcuts app and tap the thumbnail. Be careful not to tap the ⋯ button, as that will open the Shortcut for editing.
But hey, feel free to tap that ⋯ button and poke around in the Shortcut to see how it works!
Some Shortcuts will request various permissions the first time they run. The Shortcuts won’t work without these permissions, but it’s important that you feel comfortable granting them, as Prolost assumes no liability for any issues that arise from using these Shortcuts.
The easiest way to run Shortcuts is from Shortcuts Widget. Create a folder in Shortcuts and add the Shortcuts that you want to appear in the Widget. Then add the Shortcuts Widget to your Home Screen or your Today View, and long-press on it to choose the folder you created.
Some Prolost Shortcuts are available in the Apple Share Sheet. You may have to turn on Shortcuts manually there as well.
You can also add individual Shortcuts to your home screen and run them like an app.