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Powerful AI Actions for Your Shortcuts App

Last updated Aug 8, 2024

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What is AI Actions?

The AI Actions app offers powerful AI-related actions (including GPT-4o, GPT-4, and GPT 3.5) for Apple's Shortcuts app, facilitating interaction with the ChatGPT API. It requires users to supply their own OpenAI API key, which is securely stored in the keychain. The app is optimized for macOS, but requires an Apple silicon Mac for the App Store version, due to Apple's restrictions. A non-App Store version is available for Intel Mac users, although it doesn't receive automatic updates. The app also supports DALL·E and boasts enhanced customizability and longer text handling compared to the official ChatGPT app.

AI Actions's Top Features

Key capabilities that make AI Actions stand out.

Supports GPT-4o, GPT-4, and GPT 3.5

Integration with ChatGPT API

Secure API key storage in keychain

Apple silicon Mac optimized

Non-App Store version available for Intel Macs

Supports DALL·E

Longer text processing

Customizability options for power users

Enhanced AI functionalities on macOS

No automatic updates for non-App Store version

Use Cases

Who benefits most from this tool.

Shortcuts Users

Easily add AI actions like ChatGPT and DALL·E into your Shortcuts workflows.

Mac Users

Utilize advanced AI actions on macOS, with full support for Apple silicon Macs.

Power Users

Take advantage of customizability options for advanced AI workflows.

Privacy-Conscious Users

Store your OpenAI API key securely in the keychain, away from shortcuts.

Intel Mac Users

Access a non-App Store version that is compatible with Intel Macs.

Developers and Tech Enthusiasts

Integrate advanced AI functionalities into custom apps using Shortcuts.

Frequent Flyer

Use offline capabilities without relying on constant updates from the App Store.

Language Enthusiast

Utilize GPT models for language learning and practice within Shortcuts.

Creative Professionals

Leverage DALL·E support for creative and graphic design tasks.

Task Automators

Automate routine tasks with AI actions integrated in the Shortcuts app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this better than the “Ask ChatGPT” action provided by the official ChatGPT app?
This one works on macOS too, supports longer text, has customizability options for power-users, supports DALL·E, and will support more AI APIs in the future.
How is this better than just calling the OpenAI API directly from Shortcuts?
This makes it simpler, but more importantly, it stores your API key securely in the keychain. This means you can share your shortcuts to others without exposing your API key. The API key is not stored in the shortcut.
Why does the macOS App Store version require an Apple silicon Mac?
Apple only accepted the iOS version of the app, which runs on Apple silicon Macs. Intel Mac users need to use the non-App Store version.
What if the AI actions do not show up in the Shortcuts app?
This is a known iOS/macOS bug. Launch the app once and then restart your device. If that doesn’t work, try other troubleshooting steps provided by the developer.
Can you support the OpenAI Whisper API?
No, due to Shortcuts’ 30-second limit on third-party actions on iOS, long transcriptions are not possible. Instead, use the Aiko app, which runs Whisper locally on your device.
Why are these actions not just part of your Actions app?
Apple prevents any app that includes AI functionality from being available in China. Separating the AI features ensures the main Actions app remains accessible in China.
Is the non-App Store version updated automatically?
No, it does not receive automatic updates. The developer updates it once a year.
Can you add more AI APIs in the future?
Yes, the app will support more AI APIs in future updates.
Why is the app free without ads?
The developer enjoys making apps and asks users to consider leaving a positive review on the App Store.
Can you localize the app into my language?
No, the developer does not plan to localize the app.