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AI Actions is a productivity & business tool that provides AI-related actions for the Shortcuts app on macOS, iOS, and visionOS. It allows users to interact with various AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, Ollama, and Groq directly from Shortcuts.

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Pricing

Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is AI Actions?

AI Actions is an application designed to extend the capabilities of Apple's Shortcuts app by integrating various AI models. It offers actions for interacting with popular AI services such as ChatGPT, Claude, Ollama, and Groq, enabling users to automate AI-powered tasks directly within their Shortcuts workflows. The app requires users to provide their own API keys for services like OpenAI and Anthropic, ensuring secure storage in the keychain rather than within the shortcut itself. It supports a wide range of models, including local models via Ollama and OpenAI-compatible endpoints from Groq, OpenRouter, and Gemini. This tool is ideal for power-users who want to leverage AI for longer texts, customizability, and secure API key management within the Apple ecosystem.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and power users who need to integrate advanced AI capabilities into their macOS, iOS, and visionOS automation workflows. Especially valuable for securely managing API keys and leveraging a wide range of AI models, including local and OpenAI-compatible services, directly within Apple Shortcuts.

Common actions

automate AI tasks

integrate AI models

manage API keys

create custom shortcuts

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Capabilities

Key features

GPT 5.2 support
Claude Sonnet/Opus 4.5 support
Ollama integration
Groq integration
Secure API key storage
DALL·E support
Custom model selection

Target Audience

developerpower userautomation engineer

Integrations

openaianthropicollamagroqopenroutergoogle-gemini

Pricing & Plans

Free

FAQs

Does AI Actions require me to have my own API key?

Yes, the app requires you to specify your own OpenAI or Anthropic API key. Note that having a ChatGPT Plus or Anthropic paid account does not automatically grant free API access; you still need a separate API key.

How does AI Actions handle API key security?

Your API key is securely stored in your device's keychain, not directly within a shortcut. This allows you to share your shortcuts with others without exposing your sensitive API key information.

Can I use local AI models with AI Actions?

Yes, AI Actions supports Ollama, which enables the use of local models like GGUF. You can configure the base URL to your Ollama instance and select 'Custom' model in the 'Ask AI' action.

Why are these AI actions not part of the developer's other 'Actions' app?

Apple's policies prevent apps with AI functionality from being available in China. To ensure the main 'Actions' app remained available globally, the AI-related features were separated into this dedicated 'AI Actions' app.

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