iOS Shortcuts
Save content and trigger workflows from your iPhone or iPad using iOS Shortcuts. Perfect for capturing ideas on the go.
What are iOS Shortcuts?
iOS Shortcuts let you automate tasks on your Apple devices. With BlackOps Center shortcuts, you can save content to your library directly from the iOS share sheet, capture tweets while browsing, and even trigger content generation on the go.
Available Shortcuts
Save to Content Library
Add articles, links, and tweets to your library
Use the iOS share sheet to send content directly to your BlackOps Center library. Works with Safari, Twitter, news apps, and any app with a share button.
How it works:
- Tap the share button on any content
- Select "Save to BlackOps"
- Add optional tags and notes
- Content is saved to your library
Capture Tweet
Save tweets to voice training
Save tweets to your Twitter activity database for voice analysis. Great for capturing your best tweets and building your voice profile on mobile.
Best for:
- • Saving tweets you've posted
- • Capturing high-engagement content
- • Building voice training data on the go
Quick Idea Capture
Voice-to-journal entry
Dictate ideas directly to your journal using Siri. Perfect for capturing thoughts while driving, walking, or whenever typing isn't convenient.
Trigger with:
"Hey Siri, capture idea" or run from Shortcuts app
Setup Instructions
Get Your API Token
Go to your BlackOps Center admin dashboard → Browser Extension settings. Generate or copy your API token - you'll need this for the shortcuts.
Download Shortcuts
Open the links below on your iOS device to add each shortcut to your Shortcuts app. You may need to enable "Allow Untrusted Shortcuts" in Settings → Shortcuts.
Configure API Token
When you first add each shortcut, you'll be prompted to enter your API token. This is stored securely in the shortcut and used to authenticate with BlackOps Center.
Test the Shortcut
Try sharing content from Safari or another app to make sure everything works. You should see a success notification when content is saved.
Requirements
Device Requirements
- • iOS 14 or later
- • iPadOS 14 or later
- • Shortcuts app installed
- • Active internet connection
Account Requirements
- • BlackOps Center account
- • Valid API token
- • Browser Extension configured
Pro Tips
- 💡Add to Home Screen: Long-press a shortcut and tap "Add to Home Screen" for quick access.
- 💡Siri Phrases: Set custom Siri phrases for each shortcut for hands-free operation.
- 💡Widget: Add the Shortcuts widget to your home screen for one-tap access.
- 💡Back Tap: On iPhone, set Back Tap (Accessibility → Touch) to run your most-used shortcut.
Troubleshooting
"Untrusted Shortcut" Error
Go to Settings → Shortcuts → Allow Untrusted Shortcuts. You may need to run a shortcut from the gallery first to enable this option.
Authentication Failed
Regenerate your API token from the admin dashboard and update it in the shortcut. Edit the shortcut and look for the "Text" block containing the token.
Shortcut Times Out
Ensure you have a stable internet connection. If the issue persists, try running the shortcut again - API timeouts are rare but can happen.