App Shortcuts
Probing…App Shortcuts is a web platform capability in the PWA & Install category. Jump-list entries on the installed app icon (manifest `shortcuts`). Runtime-probed via install-prompt proxy. Supported in Chromium 84+; not available in Firefox and Safari. Requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost) and the site to be installed as an app.
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Code
const link = document.querySelector('link[rel="manifest"]')
const manifest = await (await fetch(link.href)).json()
for (const s of manifest.shortcuts ?? [])
console.log(s.name, '→', s.url)Browser support
Frequently asked questions
Which browsers support App Shortcuts?
Supported in Chromium 84+; not available in Firefox and Safari.
Does App Shortcuts require HTTPS?
Yes. App Shortcuts needs a secure context, so it only works over HTTPS (or on localhost during development).
What is App Shortcuts used for?
Jump-list entries on the installed app icon (manifest `shortcuts`). Runtime-probed via install-prompt proxy.
Can I try App Shortcuts in my browser?
Yes. shwcs.net runs a live App Shortcuts demo that probes your current browser and lets you try the API. Everything runs locally — nothing is sent anywhere.