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Send a custom Overlord message when an iOS Shortcut automation starts

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How this automation works

Send a personalized message to Overlord automatically when your iOS Shortcut automation begins. This Applet runs whenever a set Shortcut automation triggers on your iPhone or iPad, instantly notifying Overlord with your chosen message. Great for tracking habits, reminders, or accountability updates through iOS Shortcuts.

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This will tell Overlord a custom message of your choosing.
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14 triggers, queries, and actions

Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Notify Overlord about if case

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about the if trigger case.

Send Overlord a custom message

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This will tell Overlord a custom message of your choosing.

Send Overlord the location you have departed from

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about your departure from a configured location.

Send Overlord the location you've arrived at

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about your arrival at a configured location.

Tell Overlord I have finished my pomodoro session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have finished your pomodoro session.

Tell Overlord I have started a pomodoro session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have started a pomodoro session.

Tell Overlord to start a routine

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord to start one of your routines.

Tell Overlord you are in bed

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you are in bed.

Tell Overlord you have finished a work session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have finished a work session

Tell Overlord you have started a work session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord that you have started a work session.

Tell Overlord you have started working out

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord that you have started working out.

Tell Overlord you have woken up

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have woken up.

Notify Overlord about if case

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about the if trigger case.

Send Overlord a custom message

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This will tell Overlord a custom message of your choosing.

Send Overlord the location you have departed from

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about your departure from a configured location.

Send Overlord the location you've arrived at

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord about your arrival at a configured location.

Shortcut automation started

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Tell Overlord I have finished my pomodoro session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have finished your pomodoro session.

Tell Overlord I have started a pomodoro session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have started a pomodoro session.

Tell Overlord to start a routine

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord to start one of your routines.

Tell Overlord you are in bed

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you are in bed.

Tell Overlord you have finished a work session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will tell Overlord that you have finished a work session

Tell Overlord you have started a work session

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord that you have started a work session.

Tell Overlord you have started working out

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will notify Overlord that you have started working out.

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A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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