{"id":231,"date":"2018-11-15T08:14:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T07:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bear.app\/?p=231"},"modified":"2021-12-17T13:47:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T19:47:16","slug":"how-to-automate-bear-with-shortcuts-and-siri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bear.app\/2018\/11\/how-to-automate-bear-with-shortcuts-and-siri\/","title":{"rendered":"How to automate Bear with Shortcuts and Siri"},"content":{"rendered":"

In iOS 12, Apple released Shortcuts<\/a>, a powerful way to automate tasks on your iPhone and iPad. Bear supports Shortcuts, so we\u2019d like to briefly explain what they are and how to start automating your work with Bear.<\/p>\n\n\n

What are Shortcuts?
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Shortcuts makes it easier and faster to perform multi-step tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a simple example, let\u2019s say you use Bear as a journal. A shortcut could create a new note in Bear, add today\u2019s date as the title, apply specific tags, and insert template text so you can journal your day\u2014all with just a tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shortcuts can be created and used in a few different ways, starting with Apple\u2019s new dedicated Shortcuts app<\/a>. This allows you to build your own shortcuts and explore the options available from other apps on your device. If you could use some inspiration to get started, check out the built-in gallery of free, curated shortcuts for all kinds of situations. It\u2019s a great way to learn how shortcuts are built and how their individual actions interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use shortcuts from within the Shortcuts app, a 3D Touch on the app\u2019s icon, a widget on the Today screen, an app extension, or you can create Home Screen icons for them. There is also Siri Shortcuts, a way to trigger them with your delightful voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps can create Siri Shortcuts for you to trigger a feature or look up information. For example, a travel app can show an \u201cAdd to Siri\u201d button on your hotel booking. This allows you to quickly set a vocal command for Siri to display that piece of information or open the app directly to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, anyone can share a shortcut online (there\u2019s an action sheet on the edit screen). They will live at icloud.com links, like this one that can create a new Bear note based on an upcoming calendar event<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Bear support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bear has strong support for Shortcuts and Siri Shortcuts, and we list the core available commands in our support doc<\/a>. You can also find them in the Shortcuts app. As of this writing, Bear and shortcuts can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n