Claude iOS Shortcuts, Widgets and Action Button Access

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⚡ TL;DR Use Ask Claude from Siri, Spotlight or Share, chain actions in Shortcuts, add Home Screen widgets, and put Claude on the Lock Screen, Control Center or Action button.

The fastest Claude is the one you don't have to open. Claude iOS shortcuts and controls make that happen.

Power-user guide. ⚡

🗣️ App Intents and Claude iOS Shortcuts

The Ask Claude intent sends questions from Spotlight, Siri, the Share menu or other apps without opening Claude. Chain actions in Shortcuts, such as summarizing selected text from the Share Sheet.

🧱 Widgets

The Home Screen or Today View widget has buttons to start a chat, dictate or take a photo to share.

🔒 Lock Screen and Control Center

Add Claude's open option to a Lock Screen slot or Control Center. The Analyze Photo with Claude control sends images quickly.

💡 Pro tip Map the Action button to Claude for one-press access from anywhere.

🔘 Action Button

In Settings, Action Button, scroll to Controls and pick Claude's open option. Hold the button to launch Claude.

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❓ Claude iOS shortcuts FAQ

What is the Ask Claude intent?

A way to send tasks to Claude from Siri, Spotlight or Share.

Can I use Claude in Shortcuts?

Yes, chain Claude actions into workflows.

What does the widget do?

Starts a chat, dictation or photo share.

Can Claude go on the Lock Screen?

Yes, in a Lock Screen control slot.

How do I map the Action button?

Settings, Action Button, Controls, then Claude.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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