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Create a new Cleft Voice Note with pre-configured custom instructions. Perfect for specialized note-taking scenarios with specific AI processing requirements.

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What It Does

Combines Cleft launch with custom instruction setup. Voice notes with specific AI processing configured automatically.

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Quick Install

Custom Instructions Voice Note

Direct iCloud link to shortcut

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How It Works

  1. Launches Cleft with a new Cleft Voice Note
  2. Automatically applies your pre-configured custom instructions
  3. Sets up the AI processing parameters
  4. Prepares for voice input with specialized settings
  5. Ready for focused note-taking with custom processing

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Requirements

  • Apps Required: Cleft
  • Platform: macOS
  • Cleft Version: v1.10.0 or later
  • Setup: Custom instructions configured in Cleft

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Setup Instructions

  1. Open Cleft and configure your custom instructions
  2. Save your instruction set
  3. Install this shortcut
  4. Customize shortcut to reference your instruction set

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Use Cases

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Meeting Minutes

Voice capture with instruction set for auto-formatting meeting notes. Time saved: 10 minutes per meeting (formatting + transcription)

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Email Summaries

Voice notes with instruction to summarize and generate email responses. Time saved: 15 minutes per email (composition + formatting)

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Code Documentation

Voice describe code, auto-generate documentation formatted. Time saved: 20 minutes per function (documentation creation)

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Tips for Best Results

  • Create specific instruction sets for different use cases
  • Test instructions before using in workflow
  • Keep instruction sets focused and clear
  • Adjust instructions based on results

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Perfect For

  • 💼 Professionals with specialized workflows
  • 📝 Documentarians with formatting needs
  • 🎓 Academics with citation needs
  • 🔬 Researchers with data formatting needs
  • 🎯 Specialists with domain-specific processes

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Custom Instruction Examples

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Meeting Minutes Template

Format as structured meeting minutes with:
- Attendees
- Agenda items
- Decisions made
- Action items with owners
- Next meeting date

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Email Summary Template

Create professional email response summary:
- Thank them for email
- 3-4 sentence summary of key points
- Clear action items
- Professional closing

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Code Documentation Template

Generate technical documentation:
- Clear description of functionality
- Parameters and return values
- Example usage
- Known limitations

Launch and Create Cleft Voice Note

For basic voice notes

Voice Note to Apple Notes Inbox

For Apple Notes integration

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Support

  • Instructions not applying? Check custom instruction configuration
  • No voice recording? Verify microphone permissions
  • Wrong formatting? Review and adjust instruction set