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Install or upgrade the Use TapKit shortcut that lets TapKit run shortcut-powered actions on your iPhone.

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Overview

The Use TapKit shortcut exposes iOS Shortcut functionality to TapKit agents. Instead of installing a separate shortcut for every action, you install one shortcut and TapKit tells it which action to run. This makes some actions more efficient and gives TapKit a way to add new phone capabilities over time. For example, TapKit can use the shortcut for opening URLs and reading text from the iPhone clipboard.

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Shortcut Versions

The Use TapKit shortcut is versioned starting May 4, 2026. The latest version is version 1.0.1, released on May 4, 2026. Shortcuts are distributed through Apple’s Shortcuts app, so they do not upgrade automatically. When TapKit ships new shortcut-powered actions, you may need to replace your existing shortcut with the latest version. For example, version 1.1.0 adds support for opening URLs and grabbing text from the iPhone clipboard.

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Upgrade Your Shortcut

If you already set up TapKit, upgrade by installing the latest Use TapKit shortcut and replacing the old one.
If you have multiple phones on TapKit, repeat this upgrade for each phone. Each phone has its own token and shortcut configuration.
1

Open TapKit

Go to tapkit.ai and sign in to your TapKit account.
2

Select the Correct Phone

If you have multiple phones, make sure the phone you want to upgrade is selected.
3

Copy the Token

Tap Tap to copy token. You’ll paste this token into the shortcut during setup.
4

Install the Latest Shortcut

Tap Use TapKit to open the latest shortcut in the Shortcuts app.
5

Replace the Old Shortcut

When iOS asks what to do with the existing shortcut, choose Replace. This is important: replacing keeps TapKit pointed at the upgraded shortcut instead of leaving you with duplicates.
6

Paste the Token

When prompted, paste the token you copied from TapKit.
7

Run the Shortcut Once

Open the Shortcuts app, run Use TapKit, and approve any permission prompts that appear.
If iOS creates a duplicate shortcut instead of replacing the old one, delete the older Use TapKit shortcut and keep the newly installed version.

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Shortcut Ordering

The Use TapKit shortcut must be the first shortcut in your Shortcuts app for the automation to work correctly.
If you have other shortcuts installed, you’ll need to reorder them so Use TapKit appears first:
  1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone
  2. Tap Edit in the top corner
  3. Drag the Use TapKit shortcut to the first position
  4. Tap Done
If you add new shortcuts later, remember to check that Use TapKit is still in the first position. Newly created shortcuts may change the ordering.

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Troubleshooting

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Shortcut not working

Verify that:
  • The Use TapKit shortcut is in the first position in your Shortcuts app
  • You entered the correct token during setup
  • You selected the correct phone on the setup page

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Wrong phone selected

If you’re seeing errors about the phone not being found, you may have installed the shortcut for a different phone. Visit tapkit.ai/shortcut, select the correct phone, and reinstall the shortcut.