Opening Other Apps

To open another app on your device using the task’s action button, use the Open URL option.

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Next, you must enter the URL that launches the app. There are two ways to achieve this:

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1. Use The App’s URL Scheme

Many apps provide a custom URL that allows them to be launched. For example, If you entered streaks:// in your web browser, it will launch the Streaks app.

While many apps do publish their custom scheme, many also do not make this obvious.

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2. Use the Shortcuts App

You can use the system Shortcuts app to create a launcher for any app on your device. Once you have created this shortcut, you can then link to it from the Streaks action button.

1. Launch Shortcuts
2. Select “+” to add a new shortcut
3. Add the “Open App” action
4. Select which app you want to open
5. Give the Shortcut a name, such as “Open XYZ App”.

You can link directly to this shortcut from Streaks:

1. Select “Run Shortcut” in the list of actions.
2. Enter the name of the Shortcut you just created.

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