Speak a question and hear a clear answer in seconds. Voice input from Apple devices goes to an AI agent in n8n and returns a short reply that is easy to listen to. Great for quick checks, summaries, and task guidance while you are busy or on the move.

A POST request from Apple Shortcuts hits a webhook path, carries your spoken text as input, and triggers a conversational agent. The agent uses an OpenAI chat model and a system message that keeps replies concise and voice friendly. The webhook waits for the agent to finish, then a response node returns plain text, which Apple Shortcuts reads out loud. This creates a fast, single round trip with no extra steps.

You need an OpenAI API key, an n8n instance, and the Apple Shortcuts app on iOS or macOS. Paste the production webhook URL into the shortcut and activate the workflow. Expect faster answers and less context switching. Field teams, sales reps, and busy managers can get quick guidance hands free.

• Webhook trigger receives POST requests from Apple Shortcuts on a dedicated path and forwards the input text
• Conversational AI agent formats the prompt and uses a system message to keep responses short and voice friendly
• OpenAI chat model powers the agent for fast, natural language answers
• Response node returns plain text from the agent so Apple Shortcuts can speak it aloud
• Synchronous request and response flow that completes in one call
• Editable system message and model settings for custom tone and depth

• Reduce typing and searching time from 2 minutes to 15 seconds per question
• Streamline mobile Q and A by 70 percent with hands free replies
• Deliver consistent, short answers that are easy to hear and act on
• Support many Apple devices sending requests to one endpoint
• Connect Apple Shortcuts and OpenAI without custom code

1. Import the template into n8n: Create a new workflow in n8n > Click the three dots menu > Select 'Import from File' > Choose the downloaded JSON file.
2. You'll need accounts with OpenAI and Apple Shortcuts. See the Tools Required section above for links to create accounts with these services.
3. In n8n, open the OpenAI Chat Model node. In the Credential to connect with dropdown, click Create new credential. Name it clearly, paste your OpenAI API key from the OpenAI API settings page, and save.
4. Confirm the model is set as desired in the OpenAI Chat Model node. Keep defaults if unsure.
5. Open the Webhook node. Copy the Production URL. Ensure the HTTP method is POST and the response mode is set to response node.
6. Activate the workflow in n8n so the Production URL is live.
7. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the Apple Shortcuts app. Create or edit a shortcut that uses Dictate Text, then Get Contents of URL with the method POST, header Content Type set to application/json, and a JSON body like {"input":"your dictated text"}.
8. Paste the Production URL from n8n into the URL field of the shortcut. Save the shortcut.
9. Run a test by triggering the shortcut with a short question. In n8n, check Executions to confirm the webhook received the request and the AI agent produced an output.
10. If you get no reply, verify the workflow is active, the URL matches the Production URL, and the JSON body key is input. Check that OpenAI credentials are set and valid.
11. Adjust the AI Agent system message if you need shorter or more direct answers. Save and test again.