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Automators

145: The 2024 State of Automation

Jan 12, 2024
01:16:15
Snipd AI
The podcast discusses the current state of automation platforms and highlights updates and new features. They explore file automation capabilities with Hazel and DevinThink. The episode covers various automation tools and updates, including Drafts and Grammarly. They discuss the challenges faced by Grammarly with AI and the convenience of Snipity. They also talk about the state of automation on Mac and mobile devices. Finally, they discuss context automation, the potential of AI tools, and the development of shortcuts.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shortcuts on the Mac has made significant progress, providing users with the ability to create complex setups and perform advanced automation tasks.
  • Third-party developers have embraced shortcuts on the Mac, integrating it into their apps and expanding the automation possibilities.

Deep dives

Improvements and added features to shortcuts on the Mac

Shortcuts on the Mac has made significant progress, with the recent addition of release notes for each update, enabling users to easily track improvements and fixes. The application is becoming more stable and reliable, with the ability to create complex setups and perform advanced automation tasks. However, there is still room for improvement, particularly in achieving parity between platforms and addressing inconsistencies in action availability. Despite a few limitations, shortcuts on the Mac continues to be a powerful tool for automating tasks.

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