Generate Markdown File Links (iOS + macOS)
📌 Overview
This Shortcut creates Markdown links for files stored in iCloud that work seamlessly across both macOS and iOS.
You can run it by right-clicking any file in Finder and selecting: Quick Actions → Generate Markdown Links
It then generates links like this:
⚙️ What It Does • Detects the selected file in Finder. • URL-encodes the path. • Adjusts the link to use: • file:// for macOS • shareddocuments:// for iOS (assuming the file is in iCloud). • Outputs the links in Markdown format. • Copies the result to your clipboard.
🛠️ How to Install It
- Download the Shortcut
- Open it in the Shortcuts app.
- Enable it as a Quick Action in Finder: • Go to the shortcut’s settings ("i" icon) • Check: ✅ Use as Quick Action • Scope: ✅ Finder
Example Use Case
allows access to files in icloud on iOS and Macs • You get shareable, platform-specific file links in one click. • Paste them into NotePlan, Bear, other Markdown editors.
