Siri Shortcuts Setup

NeuralRepo provides three pre-built Siri Shortcuts for capturing ideas hands-free. Once installed, say “Hey Siri, NeuralRepo” to save an idea from anywhere — including your Apple Watch.

Available Shortcuts

Quick Capture

Prompts you to dictate or type an idea title. Sends it to NeuralRepo with status captured. The fastest path from thought to saved idea.

Share Sheet Capture

Appears in the iOS/macOS Share Sheet. Share a URL, text selection, or note from any app and it is saved as an idea with the source URL attached.

Clipboard Capture

Reads the current clipboard contents and saves them as a new idea. Useful for grabbing text you have already copied.

Installation

1. Get your API key. Open the NeuralRepo web app, go to Settings > API Keys, and click Create API Key. Copy the key (it starts with nrp_). You will need this during shortcut setup.

2. Download the shortcuts. Tap the iCloud links below on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac:

   • Quick Capture
   • Share Sheet Capture
   • Clipboard Capture

3. Enter your API key. Each shortcut will prompt you to paste your NeuralRepo API key during installation. This is stored securely in the shortcut configuration.

4. Test it. Say “Hey Siri, NeuralRepo” or run the Quick Capture shortcut manually from the Shortcuts app.

Caution

Keep your API key private. Anyone with your key can create and modify ideas in your repository. If you suspect it has been compromised, revoke it immediately in Settings > API Keys and create a new one.

How It Works

Each shortcut sends a POST request to the NeuralRepo API:

POST https://neuralrepo.com/api/v1/ideas
X-API-Key: nrp_your_key_here
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "title": "Your dictated idea",
  "status": "captured",
  "source": "siri"
}

The Share Sheet shortcut also includes a source_url field with the URL of the shared content.

Apple Watch

Siri Shortcuts run natively on Apple Watch (watchOS 9+). Once you install the shortcuts on your iPhone, they sync automatically to your watch.

• Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri, NeuralRepo”
• Dictate your idea
• Siri confirms the capture

No separate watch app is needed. The shortcut executes on the watch and makes the API call directly.

Tip

Add the Quick Capture shortcut to your Apple Watch face as a complication for one-tap access.

Customization

You can duplicate and modify the shortcuts to fit your workflow:

• Default tags: Edit the shortcut to include tags like ["siri", "quick"] in every request.
• Default status: Change from captured to another status if you prefer.
• Multiple shortcuts: Create variants for different contexts — “NeuralRepo Work” vs “NeuralRepo Personal” with different default tags.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
”Couldn’t connect to NeuralRepo”	Check your internet connection. The shortcut requires network access to reach the API.
”Unauthorized” error	Your API key may be invalid or revoked. Re-enter a valid key in the shortcut settings.
Shortcut not appearing on Watch	Ensure the shortcut is synced: open the Watch app on iPhone > Siri > check that the shortcut is listed.
Siri does not recognize the command	Open the Shortcuts app, tap the shortcut, tap the share icon, and select “Add to Siri” to set a custom phrase.
Dictation is inaccurate	Speak clearly and pause briefly. You can also type the idea by tapping the keyboard icon when Siri is listening.