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Post media to Threads

Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Thread...

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What this shortcut does

Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Threads where you can paste your media. On Mac, gets file from Finder/Services and opens Threads.net.

Works with

Threads

20 shortcuts

Before you start

Required apps

Shortcuts

Set up your shortcut

01. Open in Shortcuts Library

Review the details and select Install.

02. Review in Apple Shortcuts

Check the actions and permissions, then add the shortcut.

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Cross-post to Ivory and Threads

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Cross-post to Twitter and Threads

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Open Threads app

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Open Threads search

Opens the link to Search in Threads so you can find posts about specific topics.

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Open Threads settings

Opens the link to the Settings page for Threads.

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Open username in Threads

Prompts for a username (or accepts one as input) and opens the redirect into the Threads app.

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