Open Mastodon search

Reach Mastodon’s web search through a small URL-based workflow.

By Matthew Cassinelli · Added 2026-10-27 · Source checked 2026-10-27

Source and iCloud metadata checked. Not device-tested by Tech2Apple. Opens Apple’s sharing page; nothing installs automatically.

Before you start

Apple Shortcuts, a browser, and internet access. You may need to customize the Mastodon server URL and sign in to that server.

Compatibility

The creator documents URL handling and a web-opening branch. Check the actions and server destination on your device; runtime behavior has not been tested by Tech2Apple.

What it can access or change

Opens a web destination. Your Mastodon server and browser handle sign-in and searches; do not embed passwords in a shared shortcut.

Set it up

1. Review the creator’s source page and its action list.
2. Open the iCloud link and inspect the shortcut before adding it.
3. Check the server URL and customize it for your Mastodon account if needed.
4. Run it to reach web search and sign in through the browser if required.

Make it easy to reach

On iPhone, launch from Shortcuts or add a widget or Home Screen entry where supported. On Mac, consider the menu bar or a Quick Action if the workflow supports that input. Syncing a shortcut does not guarantee every action works on every device.

Sources and attribution

• Matthew Cassinelli — original shortcut and instructions
• Apple: create and review a shortcut
• Apple: run shortcuts while working on Mac

Shared shortcuts remain their creators’ work. We link the original distribution instead of repackaging it. App and OS changes can affect availability and behavior.