Shortcuts Automatic, App Shortcuts and FocusStatus in Playground work

Hello everyone,

I’m currently developing a Playground App for the Swift Student Challenge, and its core functionality relies heavily on Shortcuts Automation, App Shortcuts, and interactions with the Focus Mode status (e.g., reading Focus Status or execute Focus Filter).

Before finalizing my submission, I’d like to clarify whether these features will function as expected during the review process. Specifically:

Shortcuts Automation: My app uses custom shortcuts to trigger actions within the Playground. Will reviewers be able to test these shortcuts seamlessly, or do I need to provide explicit instructions for enabling/setting them up?

App Shortcuts: The app integrates system-level App Shortcuts (via App Intents). Are these supported in the test environment, and will reviewers see them during testing?

Focus Status Interaction: The app dynamically responds to changes in the device’s Focus Mode (e.g., adjusting UI and function based on FocusStatus). Does the evaluation environment allow access to Focus Status data, and are there restrictions on simulating Focus Mode changes?

I want to ensure these features are testable and don’t lead to unexpected issues during review. Any insights or advice from past participants, mentors, or Apple experts would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your guidance!

Hi, there. Did you get any answer to this? I am also wanting to use the App Intents for my app?

Also how did you manage to get App Intents to work in a Swift Playground environment ? As I see that it is not supported with app playgrounds?

Thanks

Shortcuts Automatic, App Shortcuts and FocusStatus in Playground work
 
 
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