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About AI Actions

AI Actions is a free app for macOS, iOS, and visionOS that adds a wide range of AI actions to Apple’s Shortcuts app. It supports models from OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4, GPT-3.5), Anthropic (Claude Sonnet/Opus), and many more through custom base URL endpoints—including Ollama (local models), Groq, OpenRouter, and Google Gemini via their OpenAI-compatible API. Users must supply their own API keys, which are securely stored in the system keychain rather than inside shortcuts, enabling safe sharing of shortcuts. The macOS App Store version runs on Apple silicon Macs only; Intel Macs can use the non-App Store version (updated roughly once a year). The app is free without ads, funded by the developer’s open-source work.

Key Features

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

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free without ads or in-app purchases
Supports a wide range of AI providers via custom endpoints
API key stored securely in keychain, enabling safe shortcut sharing
Works across Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, visionOS)
No need for ChatGPT Plus or Anthropic paid account to use API (just API key)
Lightweight and focused on Shortcuts integration
Open to local models through Ollama, preserving privacy

Cons

Requires user to provide their own API keys, which may incur usage costs
macOS App Store version limited to Apple silicon Macs; Intel Macs need non-App Store version (no automatic updates)
Non-App Store version updated only once a year
No support for OpenAI Whisper API due to iOS Shortcuts 30-second limit
Limited to Shortcuts app actions – not a standalone AI chat interface
Developer does not plan to localize the app

Best For

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.