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What it does

Apple Shortcuts runs workflows from the Shortcuts app. If you’ve built automations in Shortcuts, you can trigger them with Hermes.

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Configuration

SettingDescription
Shortcut NameThe exact name of your shortcut

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How it works

  1. Create a shortcut in the Shortcuts app
  2. Create a Hermes trigger with the shortcut name
  3. Say your trigger phrase
  4. The shortcut runs

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Example shortcuts

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Home automation

Shortcut name: “Turn Off Lights” Trigger phrase: “lights off” What it does: Controls HomeKit lights

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Messaging

Shortcut name: “Text Wife” Trigger phrase: “text wife” What it does: Sends a predefined message

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Media control

Shortcut name: “Workout Playlist” Trigger phrase: “play workout music” What it does: Plays a specific playlist

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System actions

Shortcut name: “Do Not Disturb” Trigger phrase: “focus mode” What it does: Enables Do Not Disturb

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Creating an Apple Shortcuts trigger

1

Create your shortcut

Open the Shortcuts app and create (or find) your shortcut. Note the exact name.
2

Open Triggers in Hermes

Go to Settings → Triggers.
3

Create new trigger

Click + or New Trigger.
4

Set the phrase

Enter your trigger phrase.
5

Select Apple Shortcuts

Choose Apple Shortcuts as the action type.
6

Enter shortcut name

Type the exact name of your shortcut.
7

Save

Click Save.

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Tips

  • Shortcut name must be exact — Capitalization and spacing matter
  • Test shortcuts first — Make sure they work in the Shortcuts app
  • Keep shortcuts simple — Complex shortcuts may timeout
  • Use for Apple integrations — HomeKit, Messages, Music work great

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Use cases

CategoryExamples
Smart HomeLights, thermostat, locks, scenes
CommunicationSend messages, make calls
MediaPlay music, podcasts, control volume
ProductivityCreate reminders, calendar events
SystemFocus modes, settings toggles

Terminal Commands

Run shell commands instead.