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iOS Shortcuts Shortcut automation started. TRIGGERcmd Trigger Command.

Run TRIGGERcmd command when iOS Shortcut automation starts

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How this automation works

Automate actions on your computer using TRIGGERcmd whenever an iOS Shortcut automation starts. This Applet runs each time a Shortcut automation is triggered on your iPhone or iPad and executes a selected TRIGGERcmd command. It's great for connecting your Apple automations with computer control for seamless cross-device workflows.

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will run a command on your computer.
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Services used in this Applet

Create your own TRIGGERcmd and iOS Shortcuts workflow

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Any command

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when any command runs

Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Specific command

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger files when a command you choose is triggered.

Trigger Command

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will run a command on your computer.

Any command

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when any command runs

Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Specific command

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger files when a command you choose is triggered.

Trigger Command

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will run a command on your computer.

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About TRIGGERcmd

Run commands on your computers remotely

  • Go to triggercmd.com and create an account
  • Install an agent on your Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computer
  • Setup commands you want to run on the computer

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About iOS Shortcuts

A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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