Example - Passing a Value to a Shortcut Using Python

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Passing data to a Shortcut using Python is easy using an embedded script.

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import os

val = indigo.variables[123456].value
os.system(f'/usr/bin/shortcuts run "Post Event to Calendar" <<< \"{val}\"')

Note the escaped double-quotes for the shortcut payload. These are important to ensure that payloads with embedded spaces are sent as an encapsulated string object.

Apple Shortcut
Get Text From - Shortcut Input
Calendar - Add New Event

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