# AI & Automation for Shortcuts — Smart Actions & Data Storage

> AI and automation actions for iOS Shortcuts, including AI chat and Notion integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Kao Saelee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-and-automation-for-shortcuts/id6756338677 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kao Saelee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860177054)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), Hindi, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2025-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-and-automation-for-shortcuts/id6756338677/reviews.md

## What is AI & Automation for Shortcuts?

Transform your Shortcuts into a productivity powerhouse with 78+ custom actions (40+ free), on-device AI models, AI Chat, encrypted global variables with iCloud sync, and seamless Notion database integration.

ON-DEVICE AI MODELS

Leverage Apple's on-device AI text and vision models (iOS 26+) in your shortcuts:
- Extract contact info from business cards and signatures 
- Parse invoice data with line-item detail and expense categorization 
- Summarize documents and extract key points
- Convert emails into tasks with deadlines and priorities
- And more smart AI actions for productivity
All AI processing happens on your device - zero API keys, complete privacy, and always free.
AI prompt builder for reusable templates and dynamic parameters for your shortcuts.

AI CHAT

Chat with AI using your own API keys. Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenRouter, Ollama, and Apple Intelligence. 
Your keys stay secure in Apple Keychain - we never see them.
- Multi-provider support with streaming responses
- Vision-capable models for image analysis  
- On-device Apple Intelligence option
- Full conversation history with iCloud sync

NOTION DATABASE AUTOMATION

Run automations and shortcuts with your Notion databases:
- Find and search databases by title with smart filtering 
- Create databases with custom properties (12+ types supported)
- Add entries with batch processing support
- Modify database values programmatically
- Query databases with inline filtering and sorting
- Multi-workspace support for complex setups
- Rich property types: text, number, select, multi-select, status, date, people, files, URL, email, phone, checkbox
Perfect for CRM automation, task management, content tracking, and knowledge base workflows.

GLOBAL VARIABLES

Secure, synced storage for your automation workflows:
- Set, get, delete, and list variables from any shortcut
- Encryption for secret variables with iCloud Keychain sync - same security Apple uses for your passwords and credit cards
- CloudKit integration for metadata synchronization
- Access variables across all your devices instantly
Perfect for API tokens, auth keys, shared data, automation state, and workflow context.

78+ POWERFUL ACTIONS

AI Chat - Create new AI chat, send new message with images to AI chat directly from your Shortcuts
AI image Generation - generate images using nano banana
Notion database management - Create / fetch databases with custom properties, add, modify, and query database entries with filters
n8n Workflow Automation - Trigger webhooks, manage workflows, monitor executions, check instance health with full authentication support
Custom AI Prompts - Mobile-friendly UI to build reusable AI prompt templates with dynamic parameters and structured output validation
Web Service Connections - Reusable API configurations with custom headers, authentication, and request body templates
JSON & Developer Tools - Interactive JSON viewer with drill-down navigation, path extraction with wildcard support, quick preview mode
Clipboard Manager - Smart history with pinboards, automatic expiration, content type detection, search filtering, secure wipe
Lists & Collections - Sort, filter, shuffle, deduplicate, chunk, combine, reverse, and manipulate arrays with precision
Text Manipulation - OCR extraction, case conversion, emoji search, number formatting, web metadata extraction, social media metadata extraction like descriptions, hashtags, links for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Facebook

PERFECT FOR:
- Power users automating daily tasks
- Developers building workflow tools
- Content creators managing social media
- Notion users scaling database operations
- Project managers tracking tasks across platforms
- Anyone seeking productivity through automations and shortcuts

## Key features

- On-device AI text and vision models
- AI Chat with multiple provider support
- Notion database automation
- Encrypted global variables with iCloud sync
- 78+ custom actions for Shortcuts
- AI prompt builder

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shortcut Actions Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-and-automation-for-shortcuts/id6756338677/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super helpful

*2026-01-27*

So this takes a little bit of time to figure out. However you can use Apple Intelligence and create some really cool actions. Great tool if you like using shortcuts.

### 5/5 — Top

*2025-12-25*

Top upgrade to the Shortcuts App. Many useful functions. Thanks to the devs

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-12-20*

Automation work perfect

## Frequently asked questions about AI & Automation for Shortcuts

### What is AI & Automation for Shortcuts?

AI & Automation for Shortcuts is a utility app that adds over 78 custom actions to your iOS Shortcuts. These actions include on-device AI models, AI chat capabilities, and seamless integration with Notion databases, allowing for more powerful and personalized automations.

### Does AI & Automation for Shortcuts have ads?

No, AI & Automation for Shortcuts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features or expanded functionality.

### What AI models does AI & Automation for Shortcuts use?

The app utilizes Apple's on-device AI text and vision models for tasks like data extraction and summarization, ensuring privacy as all processing occurs locally. For AI chat, it supports multiple providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Apple Intelligence, using your own API keys stored securely.

### How does AI & Automation for Shortcuts integrate with Notion?

It allows you to automate your Notion databases by finding, creating, and modifying entries programmatically. You can create databases with various property types, add entries in batches, and query existing data with smart filtering and sorting.

### Is my data secure with AI & Automation for Shortcuts?

Yes, the app prioritizes security. On-device AI processing ensures no data leaves your device. API keys for AI chat are stored in Apple Keychain, and global variables are encrypted with iCloud Keychain sync, mirroring Apple's security standards for sensitive information.

### What devices are supported by AI & Automation for Shortcuts?

AI & Automation for Shortcuts is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging the power of iOS to enhance your productivity workflows across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is AI & Automation for Shortcuts updated?

The app was last updated on January 28, 2026, to version 1.3.1. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements, ensuring the app remains functional and incorporates new features.

### What is the user sentiment for AI & Automation for Shortcuts?

Based on the available data, the app has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting a very positive user sentiment and satisfaction with its features and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-01-28

New actions for downloading image and file data from URL
New action for generating AI text with text input with multi-provider support
New action for generating AI image with text and image input with multi-provider and nano banana support
Extract from Instagram action now returns all media URLs in carousel
Bug fixes for variable actions

### 1.3.0 — 2026-01-20

New actions for downloading image and file data from URL
New action for generating AI text with text input with multi-provider support
New action for generating AI image with text and image input with multi-provider and nano banana support
Extract from Instagram action now returns all media URLs in carousel

### 1.1.1 — 2026-01-07

- improve UX for older devices that does not support Apple Intelligence
- bug fixes for older devices with new AI provider support
- New tagging system for global variables - organize and filter with custom tags
- New 'Get Variables by Tag' action to retrieve variables by tag

### 1.1.0 — 2025-12-24

- New AI Chat feature - Have conversations with multiple AI providers
- Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) - Use your own API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
- 6 new Shortcuts actions for deep integration with your AI chat

### 1.0.2 — 2025-12-21

- Added example shortcuts in Actions tab. New examples will be added weekly.
- fixed bug when creating database.

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