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Capture Ideas Instantly with BrainStack’s Apple Shortcut

Welcome to Brainstack—the tool to capture, connect, and compute brilliance! Today, we’re walking you through setting up the Apple Shortcut to quickly create notes in Brainstack from your iPhone. Whether you’re researching or saving ideas, Brainstack has you covered. Let’s get started.

Why Use Apple Shortcuts with Brainstack?

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open Your Browser: Use Safari, Chrome, or your preferred browser.
  2. Visit Brainstack: Go to brainstack.me/apple to set up your Brainstack Shortcut.
  3. Enter Your Email: Use the email tied to your Brainstack account.
  4. Highlight and Share Text:
    • Find text in your browser, highlight it, and tap to bring up the menu.
    • Click “Share.”
  5. Customize Share Menu:
    • Scroll up in the Share menu and click “Edit Actions” at the end.
    • Find “Send to Brainstack,” click and hold the three lines on the right, then drag it to the top.
    • Click “Done” to keep it at the top of your Share menu for next time.
  6. Send to Brainstack:
    • Click “Send to Brainstack” in the Share menu.
    • Click “Allow” if prompted.
  7. Check Your Note: The text now appears as a new note in your Brainstack whiteboard.

Video Tutorial

Watch our 60-second video to see it in action:

Get Started

That’s a quick look at Brainstack’s Apple Shortcut—simple and powerful. Ready to capture your ideas? Sign up for a free trial at brainstack.me and start creating today. We can’t wait to see what you create with Brainstack!

Have questions? Reply to our X thread (@brainstackHQ) or join our Discord: [Discord Link]