The article discusses the state of automation on Apple platforms, highlighting gaps in Shortcuts' progress on Mac.Various tech experts express concerns about the limitations and issues with Shortcuts on the Mac.The use of workarounds involving different automation tools showcases the flexibility and power of the Mac.Challenges with Shortcuts on Mac, such as debugging issues with website elements, are raised by users.Criticism is directed towards the Shortcuts team for potentially lacking practical experience in using the tool.Issues like sync problems and limited capabilities in Shortcuts prompt users to resort to alternative solutions like Python scripts.Concerns are raised about resources allocation and the focus on analytics impacting Shortcuts' development.The inconvenience of building complex shortcuts using graphical editors is discussed, urging for a better integration with AI tools.Users express frustrations with the functionality and regressions in Shortcuts for both iPad and Mac.The article also touches on previous topics related to automation tools and app developments in the Apple ecosystem.