r/shortcuts

Only if your app works with Shortcuts; modmail first. Members: ~410k (painonsocial). Readers: buyers. Difficulty: 3 hard. Rules read from secondary sources on 2026-10-06 (verified: secondary). Open https://www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/about/rules and the pinned posts once before your first post, and update this page if they differ.

Self-promotion

• Moderator permission required for promotion: modmail first.
• Links are allowed; plain-text mentions do better from new accounts.

Post format

• Showcase, guide or question; titles start with "I made", "Built" or "How to".
• First person, 1–3 short paragraphs.

Voice & tone

Practical, help-first, slightly technical. Not salesy.

Images & media

Screenshots, usage notes, a shareable install link (iCloud/RoutineHub).

What readers want

Automation fans. Show a shortcut that uses your app's actions.

Sources

• https://www.threadotter.com/subreddit-rules/shortcuts