Workflow prompt Wednesday

Got it! You’re aiming to import a text file (likely CSV or tab-delimited) into your iPhone that contains fields like **name, phone number, and email**, and then automate texting those contacts—right?

Here’s a clearer prompt that reflects your goal:

**Prompt**: _“My objective is to import a plain text file into my iPhone that includes contact data—specifically full name, phone number, and email address. Once imported, I want to automate sending an SMS or iMessage to each contact. The workflow should map each row of the file to a new or existing contact, then send a customized message using Shortcuts, Scriptable, or other iOS-compatible tools.”_

This sets the stage for importing structured contact info and scaling personal messages. From here, we can break it down into parts like:

1. **File format** – CSV, tab-delimited, or even .vcf?
2. **Import method** – Files app, iCloud, Shortcuts, or manual?
3. **Contact creation or sync** – Apple Contacts API, Scriptable, or Shortcut-based automation? 4. **Messaging** – Static vs dynamic message body per contact?

Want to roll with a CSV example and explore how to parse and act on it using Shortcuts or Scriptable? Or are you leaning toward a different method of automation? Let’s fine-tune it together. Sent from my iPhone

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