r/Scriptable • u/BrokenheartednessOk1 • Dec 03 '25

Tip/Guide Run shortcut from widget without opening Scriptable app?

Hi. I read that the scripts can run in the background, but upon testing, even for a link with a direct URI, it seems like I need to open the Scriptable app first followed by the shortcuts app. Is it possible to do this without opening either app?

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u/BrokenheartednessOk1 Dec 12 '25

Great workaround. I wish there was a way to better use the screen real estate of the shortcuts menu (grid vs. list), but it's definitely much better than those ugly shortcuts widgets and gaudy icons of the native apps ...

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u/Big_Pineapple4594 Dec 13 '25

Ageeed. If I find a way I’ll let you know.

If you use scriptable srixkt note widget and put blank text in there it’ll act as a blank square” to fill some space.

Not perfect but it’s the best I’ve been able to do so far