How It Works

Context Button is a smart shortcuts system that makes your iPhone’s Action Button context-aware. Instead of triggering the same action everywhere, it adapts to what you’re doing.

The Magic Behind It

When you press the Action Button, Context Button:

Detects your current app - It checks which application you’re currently using
Finds the right shortcut - It looks for a specific shortcut designed for that app
Runs the action - It executes the appropriate shortcut automatically

Example Use Cases

In Safari

Quickly save the current page to your reading list
Share the URL in a specific format
Translate the page

In Notes

Create a new note with a template
Share the current note
Convert note to PDF

In Photos

Apply your favorite filter
Share to multiple platforms
Create a collage

Building Your Own Shortcuts

You can create shortcuts for any app! Just follow this naming convention:

Context: [App Name]

For example:

Context: Safari
Context: Notes
Context: Photos

The main Context Button shortcut will automatically detect and run these when you’re in the respective app.

Advanced Features

Fallback behavior: Define what happens when no app-specific shortcut exists
Customizable detection: Fine-tune which apps trigger which shortcuts
Chainable actions: Combine multiple shortcuts for complex workflows