Recover deleted Shortcuts folder on iCloud Drive

I have not used the SHORTCUTS app yet. I didn’t even know it existed until today. I found out by accident. What happened was that I came across this folder named Shortcuts on my MacBook’s iCloud Drive, and I didn’t know what it was. I didn’t notice the icon on it so I tried to delete it. But when the alert appeared to ask if I’m sure I really want to do that, I thought I pressed CANCEL but I absentmindedly, accidentally pressed DELETE instead. I opened the trash to look for it but the folder isn’t there. It just disappeared. Then I googled and found out what it was. Is there some way to get it back or did I do something irreversible?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 10:03 PM

Reply
2 replies

Nov 25, 2025 11:36 AM in response to zsu369zsa

Don’t worry about this folder. It was an auto-generated folder that allow you to store data from your shortcuts. It does not contain the shortcuts themselves.


In itself, this folder is not necessary to create shortcuts and you can save data from your shortcuts anywhere you choose. (You are not limited to that auto-generated Shortcuts folder.)

Recover deleted Shortcuts folder on iCloud Drive

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.