How to chat with foundations model via shortcuts app
Asked on 06/14/2025
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To chat with foundation models via the Shortcuts app, you can use the "Use Model" action introduced in the session Develop for Shortcuts and Spotlight with App Intents. This action allows you to integrate Apple Intelligence models into your shortcuts, enabling tasks like parsing text or formatting data with just a few words. You can choose between using a large server-based model on private cloud compute for complex requests or an on-device model for simpler tasks without needing a network connection. Additionally, you can opt to use ChatGPT for broader world knowledge and expertise.
For more detailed guidance on using the Foundation Models framework, you might want to explore the session Meet the Foundation Models framework, which provides an overview of the framework and its capabilities.
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