Text Automations with Apple Shortcuts & OpenAI

This n8n workflow enables seamless text automations on macOS by connecting Apple Shortcuts to an OpenAI-powered backend. Users select text in any app, launch a Shortcut via keyboard trigger, and send it to the n8n webhook with a query type (translate to English/Spanish, correct grammar without altering content, make shorter, or make longer). The workflow routes the request to the appropriate GPT prompt and returns the processed text, which the Shortcut uses to replace the original selection.

Key benefits include massive time savings for writers, editors, and professionals handling documents or communications. No need to copy-paste into AI tools—everything happens in-place with a hotkey. It supports five core operations, making it versatile for daily tasks like refining emails, reports, or social media posts.

Use cases: Quick grammar fixes during writing sessions, instant translations for multilingual teams, condensing long notes for summaries, or expanding bullet points into full paragraphs. Setup is straightforward: activate the workflow, download the Shortcut template, update the webhook URL, assign a keyboard shortcut, and enable script running in macOS settings. Includes a demo video for easy onboarding.