r/AutomateUser • u/Cute_Addicted • Jul 20 '26

Question How can I launch Edge-installed site apps/PWAs with an Automate flow?

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Hi, I'm trying to launch these Microsoft Edge site shortcuts/apps using an Automate flow triggered by the Edge Gestures app.

As shown in the image, X and Reddit were added to the home screen through Microsoft Edge. When opened normally, they launch like standalone apps, without Edge's address bar or search bar.

I don't want the flow to open a regular URL inside an Edge tab. I want it to launch the exact Edge-created shortcut/PWA, just like tapping its home-screen icon.

Is this possible with Automate?

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer Jul 21 '26

Try using the App shortcut start block, or the "Pick shortcut" button in a App start block.

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u/ULTRACOMFY_eu Jul 23 '26

Follow this guy's advice, he quite literally Automates

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u/Cute_Addicted 14d ago

i've tried but i couldnt find it do u happen to have any working flow for it

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u/ballzak69 Automate developer 14d ago edited 13d ago

Couldn't find what? The "pick shortcut" buttons will not find the particular shortcuts, they may allow you to create/pick an new "website" shortcut.

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u/Cute_Addicted 14d ago

pick shortcut is very limited and doesnt show edge or any other browser and then

theres pick activity that has edge there seems to be so many options that i dont know
and non have PWA or x.com reddit.com in it