Text capture
Send to Root
Ask for text and save it to your Root Inbox with Task turned off.
Root for iPhone
Three small Shortcuts for faster capture.
Root already includes native Apple Shortcuts actions. These optional starters make three common capture jobs ready to use: send text, add a task, or save your clipboard to Inbox.
Optional
Local on iPhone
Inbox first
Before installing
Requires Root 1.0.1 or later
Install or update Root from the App Store before adding these Shortcuts. If Shortcuts says a Root action is missing or unknown, update Root, open it once, then close and reopen Apple Shortcuts.
Optional starters
Choose the capture you want
Each link opens Apple's own Shortcut preview. Review the actions, tap Get Shortcut, and keep or change the name before adding it.
Task capture
Add Root Task
Ask for text and save it to Inbox as an open task.
Clipboard capture
Save Clipboard To Root
Read your current clipboard and save its contents to Inbox with Task turned off.
How it works
Shortcuts hands the capture to Root
- Tap a starterApple opens a preview so you can inspect the Shortcut before adding it.
- Run itEnter text or use the clipboard, depending on the starter you chose.
- Open RootYour capture appears in Inbox and remains editable like any other Root text.
Private by default
No Root Connect required
These Shortcuts work with the local Root library on your iPhone. They do not require a Root account, Root Connect, Google Drive, or network access for local use. Root Connect is optional when you want to sync devices with your Google Drive.
Built-in actions
The starters are only a convenience
You can also build your own automations with Root's native actions for sending, opening, appending, copying, creating, and finding notes. Installing a separate starter is not required to use them.