Shortcuts
Default Shortcuts
The 7 iOS Shortcuts the agent server ships with by default. Tap Get Shortcut to install on your iPhone or iPad — they work as soon as you connect to the server.
New Note
Creates a new note in the Notes app with a title and body.
Get Shortcut →New Calendar Event
Creates a calendar event with title, date and time, target calendar, and optional alert.
Get Shortcut →Find Calendar Events
Searches events within a day range — used before edit or remove when there's ambiguity.
Get Shortcut →Edit Calendar Event
Edits an existing calendar event.
Get Shortcut →Remove Calendar Event
Removes a calendar event.
Get Shortcut →New Task List
Creates a new list in the Reminders app.
Get Shortcut →Add Tasks
Adds tasks to an existing Reminders list.
Get Shortcut →Important: Don't rename the Shortcuts after installing — the agent server triggers them by their exact identifiers (newNote, newCalendarEvent, findCalendarEvents, editCalendarEvent, removeCalendarEvent, newTaskList, addTasks). If you rename one, update the corresponding skill in your agent server.
Shortcut Tutorials
Build-your-own examples that show the patterns behind the default shortcuts. Use them as starting points for your own automations with the starter server.
How it works: Your server responds with a shortcut field → PocketHook triggers the iOS Shortcut → the Shortcut receives data as input. For multi-action responses, Shortcuts run sequentially.
Morning Routine
Multi-step automation: check calendar, fetch weather, and deliver a morning briefing — all from one command.
View example →Smart Home Control
Control HomeKit devices through chat. Your server decides what to toggle based on your message.
View example →Daily Summary
Background polling automation: PocketHook checks your server periodically and pushes summaries via notifications.
View example →Build Your Own
The server response that triggers a Shortcut is simple.
{
"msg": "Turning on lights...",
"shortcut": "ToggleLights",
"data": { "state": "on", "room": "living-room" }
}
Create a Shortcut on your device with the matching name, and PocketHook does the rest. See the Setup Guide and API Reference for full details.