# Shortcut Launcher | Shortcuts Library

> categorize and launch shortcuts; streamline the widget

## What this shortcut does

Widget
It can be convenient to launch shortcuts from the
Shortcuts App Widget
. But as more shortcuts are configured to appear on the widget, valuable vertical space on the widget screen is filled since shortcuts appear only two abreast in the
Shortcuts App Widget
.
Shortcut Launcher
provides quick access to all shortcuts without sacrificing this valuable space.
Getting Started
Before configuring
Shortcut Launcher
, try modifying the names of a few Library shortcuts by adding the emojis from one or more of the default categories. (See image above.) Then just run
Shortcut Launcher
as-is to see the effect.
Customizing
The behavior of
Shortcut Launcher
can be changed two ways:
By modifying the default settings in the
Dictionary
action.
Other settings can be modified by using
Settings
>
Customize Shortcut...
The primary method is by changing the
Dictionary
. For advanced users, the additional settings are provided to fine tune the behavior of
Shortcut Launcher
.
Multiple Copies
Shortcut Launcher
can be copied and renamed. For example, one copy could be configured similarly to the default settings, whereas, a second copy could be configured with primarily
Shortcut Names
rather than
Shortcut Categories
. Another possibility would be a third that includes
Shortcuts Names
and/or
Shortcut Categories
that are designed to be used with the
iOS Share Sheet
.
More Information
The following videos demonstrate the use and configuration of
Shortcut Launcher
:
Shortcut Launcher - Overview
Shortcut Launcher - Part 1: Features
Shortcut Launcher - Part 2: Configuration
All of the information in the three videos is also included in the
Shortcut Launcher
Comments
and
Setup Parameters
.
Related
Refer also to
Shortcut Launcher (helper)
.

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps



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