News Actions
for Apple Shortcuts
Stay informed with 15 News actions for Apple Shortcuts. Access articles, topics, and channels programmatically. Build custom news briefings and reading workflows.
Actions with Details (15)
Show Topic
News
Shows stories about the topic you choose.
Open Article
News
Open an article in the News app
Change News Settings
News
Changes the state of the selected News setting.
Open History Feed
News
Opens the History Feed
Show Today Feed
News
Shows stories from the Today feed in Apple News.
Open Channel or Topic
News
Open a channel or topic feed in the News app
Follow Channel or Topic
News
Adds a channel or topic to your Following list
Open News Feed
News
Open a feed in the News app
Block Channel or Topic
News
Block a channel or topic from appearing, except in parts of the app curated by the Apple News editors
Save Article
News
Add the article to your Saved Stories list
Open Recipe
News
Shows a recipe in the News app.
Open Saved Recipes
News
Opens Saved Recipes
Unsave Article
News
Delete the article from your Saved Stories list
Open Saved Feed
News
Opens the Saved Feed
Unblock Channel or Topic
News
Unblock a channel or topic from appearing
What You Can Automate with News
- Create morning news briefings with specific topics
- Build custom news feeds filtered by interests
- Save articles to Reading List or Notes automatically
- Generate news summaries for specific categories
- Create topic-based news alerts and notifications
- Build news aggregation workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I automate News with Shortcuts?
News provides 15 actions for accessing articles, browsing topics and channels, searching news content, and opening specific stories. Automate news consumption, create custom briefings, and build personalized reading workflows.
Can I create custom news briefings?
Yes! Use News actions to access articles from specific topics or channels, format the headlines, and display via notification or send to yourself. Schedule as a morning automation for personalized news digests on topics you care about.
How do I filter news by topic?
Use "Get News Articles" or "Browse Topics" to access content from specific categories: Technology, Business, Sports, etc. Process results to show only relevant stories, then open in News app or save for later reading.
Can I save news articles automatically?
Yes! Access articles via News actions, then use Safari's "Add to Reading List" or save content to Notes. Build reading queues organized by topic or importance. Perfect for research or staying informed without distractions.
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