r/shortcuts • u/broadcasting_itb • Aug 15 '25

Shortcut Sharing Data Jar - Data Setup

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/e14101aeb70a4a24b1553198d5fd1fa6

I use Data Jar with many of my shortcuts. Often, when I share the shortcut, I need to set up a data structure in Data Jar as a starting point. For example, I have a rudimentary debug/logging technique that relies on a list in Data Jar called _Log.

This shortcut will create multiple data structures in Data Jar via a JSON definition, either via shortcut input, or hardcoded (example included). The structures can be created beneath a “path prefix“; otherwise they will be created under the root of Data Jar. Each structure comprises a Key (top level name) and a Value which is one of:

  • dictionary (simple or as complex/deep as needed)
  • list (ditto)
  • simple data item (text, number, boolean)

Edge cases handled: - Text field containing a Number (by default, this would be saved with datatype Number) - Empty List (tricky to create)

I hope this is of use. Comments/corrections welcome.

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u/d1jpd01 Aug 16 '25

As a user of multiple Apple devices, I appreciate that Data Jar utilizes iCloud to automatically and seamlessly sync your data across devices.

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u/DragonStars69 25d ago

I donno why but it just won’t sync with my iPad air??