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This mobile shortcut originated from the "The Maps Express" browser extension The Maps Express designed for use on desktop browsers. As more and more people began using this tool, I received a lot of feedback requesting a mobile version.
Initially, I thought I wouldn't be able to proceed without a Mac, since developing and publishing apps to the App Store usually requires one. However, I recalled creating some simple Shortcuts before, like "Calculate Days" or "Open Location Settings," which, although very simple, were quite practical (at least for me). I was surprised to discover that Shortcuts could actually handle much more complex tasks after doing some research online.
The first inspiration came from a Chinese article that successfully integrated ChatGPT with Shortcuts, and I cross-referenced it with this tutorial on integrating the Gemini API with Shortcuts. This led me to quickly create a Gemini shortcut for one-time conversations. Familiarizing myself with shortcut logic through this simple exercise spurred my ambition to satisfy various needs and curiosities, expanding from the original 18 actions to 140.
Later, I realized that it's actually possible to use the shortcut without an API, as it can directly access model resources through the mobile version https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chatgpt/id6448311069. However, for articles with a larger amount of text or if you need to use the feature frequently, it's recommended to use Gemini. Additionally, if you use ChatGPT, keep in mind that each time you run the shortcut, a new conversation will be initiated, which can make the conversation history a bit messy.