Finder Actions
for Apple Shortcuts
Manage files on macOS with 16 Finder actions for Apple Shortcuts. Organize files, search directories, and automate file management workflows on your Mac.
Actions with Details (16)
Copy and Move Items
Finder
Copies items to another location
Go To Folder
Finder
Shows the Finder’s Go To Folder… UI
Rename Item
Finder
Renames an existing file or folder.
Compress Items
Finder
Compresses items into an archive
Get Selected Items
Finder
Gets the selected Finder items
Move Items to Folder
Finder
Moves existing files and/or folders.
Open Item
Finder
Opens a selected file or folder.
Reveal Items
Finder
Shows the items in Finder windows
Get Info
Finder
Shows the Get Info window for an item or items
Go To Enclosing Folder
Finder
Navigates the front Finder window to its enclosing folder
New Folder
Finder
Create a new folder
Get Location
Finder
Provides a well-known location on disk
Trash Items
Finder
Moves items to the Trash
Go To Location
Finder
Navigates to a location in a Finder window
Search in Finder
Finder
Search for files and folders in Finder
Duplicate Items
Finder
Duplicates items in their current locations
What You Can Automate with Finder
- Organize downloads folder by file type or date
- Create project folder structures automatically
- Search for files across directories
- Move files based on naming patterns or dates
- Build file backup and archiving workflows
- Automate desktop cleanup and organization
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I automate file management on macOS with Shortcuts?
Finder provides 16 actions for file searching, organization, moving, copying, and directory management. Automate file workflows, folder organization, backup routines, and file system maintenance on your Mac.
Can I organize files automatically?
Yes! Use Finder actions to search for files by type, date, or name pattern, then move them to organized folders. Create workflows that sort downloads, archive old files, or maintain project folder structures automatically.
How do I search for files across my Mac?
Use "Find Files" with search criteria like file name, type, date modified, or location. Process results to open, move, copy, or perform other actions. Much faster than manual Spotlight searches for automation workflows.
Can I create folder structures automatically?
Yes! Use "Create Folder" actions to build directory structures for new projects, clients, or time periods. Create consistent organization systems without manual setup each time you start something new.
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