Cross-platform workflow ecosystems are heating up. Indie devs are weaving Shortcuts into a single, seamless routine across devices. Timix now runs Shortcuts and opens URLs on all platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and watchOS, with 15 combinable triggers. The v25.10.16 update adds Open URL Trigger and Run Shortcut Trigger. [1]
On the automation front, DockLock Plus brings a CLI, a Raycast extension, and full Shortcuts support—letting the Dock talk to scripts and workflows. It’s also tuned for deep automation with universal control across setups. [3]
Meanwhile, Parall launches multi-instance app shortcuts with separate Dock icons and independent spaces, solving the hassle of running parallel instances without duplicating apps. It keeps shortcuts lightweight and native to macOS. [5]
In the indie lab, MintDeck beta tests cross-device syncing and hands-free flashcard reviews; you can import Anki decks, and they’re exploring CSV import via TestFlight. The plan is a free core experience with paid add-ons. [4]
On the API-free automation frontier, discussions around ChatGPT workflows without keys surface a pragmatism: blend Raycast AI commands with local actions, emphasizing privacy and frictionless cross-device workflows. [2]
Takeaway: the ecosystem shifts from single-app automation to interconnected stacks that choreograph tasks across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and wearables. Expect more cross-device tricks as these tiny tools harden into bigger patterns.
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Timix v25.10.16 is Here! Timix finally Runs Shortcuts and Opens URLs on all platforms
Timix v25.10.16 adds Open URL and Run Shortcut triggers across iPhone, iPad, Mac; free, no ads; user asks minimal activity.
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