Scaryfolio supports Apple App Shortcuts so you can open common Scaryfolio screens, ask Siri for portfolio data, or build your own workflows in the Shortcuts app.
Requirements
- Scaryfolio installed on a supported iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Scaryfolio opened at least once after installation or update.
- The Apple Shortcuts app for custom shortcuts and automations.
- Scaryfolio connected to Ghostfolio for actions that read portfolio or account data.
- Scaryfolio Pro for portfolio and account data actions.
Navigation actions, such as opening Portfolio, Accounts, Watchlist, Markets, or Settings, do not require Scaryfolio Pro. Data actions that return portfolio or account metrics require Scaryfolio Pro.
What You Can Do with App Shortcuts
- Open the Portfolio dashboard.
- Open the Portfolio dashboard with a selected time range.
- Ask for portfolio value, gain, return, currency, or currency symbol.
- Ask for account gain, account return, or account currency symbol.
- Open the FIRE calculator.
- Open Accounts, Watchlist, Markets, or Settings.
- Use Scaryfolio actions inside your own shortcuts and automations.
Available Actions
| Action | What It Does | Requires Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Open Portfolio | Opens the Portfolio dashboard. | No |
| Open Portfolio Time Range | Opens the Portfolio dashboard with a selected time range. | No |
| Get Portfolio Value | Returns the latest portfolio value for a selected time range. | Yes |
| Get Portfolio Gain | Returns the portfolio gain or loss for a selected time range. | Yes |
| Get Portfolio Return | Returns the portfolio return percentage for a selected time range. | Yes |
| Get Account Gain | Returns the gain or loss for a selected account and time range. | Yes |
| Get Account Return | Returns the return percentage for a selected account and time range. | Yes |
| Get Account Currency Symbol | Returns the symbol for a selected account's currency. | Yes |
| Get Portfolio Currency | Returns the portfolio base currency code, such as USD or EUR. | Yes |
| Get Portfolio Currency Symbol | Returns the portfolio base currency symbol, such as $ or another localized symbol. | Yes |
| Open FIRE Calculator | Opens the FIRE calculator in Scaryfolio. | No for opening |
| Open Accounts | Opens the Accounts tab. | No |
| Open Watchlist | Opens the Watchlist tab. | No |
| Open Markets | Opens the Markets tab. | No |
| Open Settings | Opens Scaryfolio settings. | No |
This table covers whether the shortcut action itself requires Pro. Some destination screens can still include their own in-app Pro features after Scaryfolio opens.
Supported Time Ranges
Portfolio and account metric actions can use these time ranges:
- 1D
- WTD
- MTD
- YTD
- 1Y
- 5Y
- Max
Value, gain, and return actions use the selected time range when requesting performance data from your configured Ghostfolio connection. Currency actions use your Ghostfolio portfolio or account currency information.
Use Siri
You can ask Siri to run supported Scaryfolio App Shortcuts. Example phrases include:
- Open my portfolio in Scaryfolio.
- Show MTD in Scaryfolio.
- Get MTD portfolio value in Scaryfolio.
- What is my YTD portfolio gain in Scaryfolio?
- Get 1D portfolio return in Scaryfolio.
- Open FIRE calculator in Scaryfolio.
- Open accounts in Scaryfolio.
- Open watchlist in Scaryfolio.
- Open markets in Scaryfolio.
- Open settings in Scaryfolio.
The exact Siri behavior can vary by platform, language, Shortcuts configuration, and Siri settings.
Create a Custom Shortcut
- Open the Shortcuts app.
- Tap or click the add button to create a new shortcut.
- Search for Scaryfolio in the action picker.
- Add the Scaryfolio action you want to use.
- If the action has parameters, choose the time range or account.
- Add any other Shortcuts actions you need, such as Text, If, Format Number, Show Result, or Show Notification.
- Run the shortcut once to confirm it works.
Portfolio value, portfolio gain, account gain, and return actions return numeric values to Shortcuts. Portfolio currency, portfolio currency symbol, and account currency symbol actions return text values. If you want a specific currency or percentage format, add Shortcuts formatting actions before showing or using the result.
How Data Actions Work
- Scaryfolio uses your saved Ghostfolio connection to request portfolio, account, and user settings data.
- Self-hosted server settings and custom headers configured in Scaryfolio are reused by shortcut actions.
- Portfolio value follows your Show Net Worth setting where applicable.
- Return calculations follow Scaryfolio's portfolio percentage settings where applicable.
- Account actions use accounts available from Ghostfolio and exclude accounts marked as excluded from analysis.
- Data actions require Scaryfolio Pro.
Zen Mode
If Ghostfolio Zen Mode is enabled, absolute portfolio or account values may be redacted by Ghostfolio. In that case, value and gain actions may not be able to return absolute amounts. Return percentage actions may still be available, but they still require Scaryfolio Pro.
Troubleshooting
Scaryfolio Actions Do Not Appear in Shortcuts
- Open Scaryfolio at least once after installing or updating it.
- Open the Shortcuts app and search for Scaryfolio again.
- Restart the device if the system has not refreshed available App Shortcuts.
- Check that the device is running a supported OS version.
A Data Action Says Pro is Required
Portfolio and account data actions require Scaryfolio Pro. Purchase or restore Pro in Scaryfolio Settings, then run the shortcut again.
A Data Action Says to Sign In
Open Scaryfolio, connect to Ghostfolio in Settings, and confirm that portfolio data loads in the app before running the shortcut again.
An Account Is Missing from a Shortcut
- Open Scaryfolio and refresh account data.
- Confirm the account is not excluded from analysis in Ghostfolio.
- Run the shortcut again after the account list refreshes.
Portfolio Value or Gain Is Unavailable
Ghostfolio Zen Mode can hide absolute values. Disable Zen Mode in Ghostfolio User Settings if you want value and gain shortcuts to return absolute amounts.
A Navigation Shortcut Does Not Open the Expected Tab
If you have hidden tabs with Scaryfolio personalization settings, enable the destination tab again in Settings > Personalization and retry the shortcut.
Privacy Note
Siri responses, Shortcuts output, and custom notifications can display or speak financial information outside the main Scaryfolio interface. Be careful when using these features on shared devices, visible Lock Screens, or speakers where others may hear Siri responses.