Go Global with Loccali: Redefine Variable Management on iOS

Pierre Janineh
Coding with PierreJanineh
3 min readDec 24, 2023

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In the digital era, our smartphones have become extensions of ourselves, housing a myriad of apps that aid in productivity, automation, and overall management of our daily tasks. For iOS users, the Shortcuts app has been a game-changer, allowing for seamless automation of repetitive tasks. Now, with the introduction of Loccali, managing global variables within your shortcuts has become an effortless endeavor.

What is Loccali?

Loccali is not just an app; it’s a revolution in variable management for iOS devices. It seamlessly integrates with your Shortcuts app, allowing you to store, retrieve, and manage global variables. This functionality elevates your iPhone and iPad experience, providing a robust foundation for creating more complex and personalized shortcuts.

Features at a Glance

For the Everyday User:

  • Store, retrieve, and manage up to 10 global variables effortlessly.
  • Supported types: Text (up to 256 characters), Positive Integers, and Booleans.

For the Power User:

  • Enjoy unlimited variable storage and the ability to expand with arrays.
  • Dive deeper with advanced types: Unlimited Text, All Integers, Decimals, Locations, Dates, and Array Collections.

Redefining Interaction with Global Variables

Join the Loccali community and redefine how you interact with global variables on the go. Here’s how Loccali can make a difference in your daily routine:

Use Case: Automating Parking Payments with Loccali

Background:

In Israel, many people use the app “Pango” for paying for street parking. A common issue faced by users, including you, is forgetting to turn off the Pango app when leaving the parking spot, which can lead to unnecessary charges.

Scenario:

You often forget to turn off the Pango app after driving away from your parked spot, which results in you being charged more than you should be.

Solution with Loccali:

  1. Automated Activation: You set up a Loccali automation that triggers when you park your car. This automation brings up the Pango app and stores the current date as a global variable in Loccali.
  2. Smart Reminder: Another automation is set up in Loccali that activates when your iPhone connects to CarPlay. This automation checks the stored date variable to determine if Pango was activated earlier in the day.
  3. Timely Notification: If the date matches, Loccali sends you a notification reminding you to turn off the Pango app, thus preventing unnecessary charges.

Outcome:

With Loccali, you effectively solve the problem of forgetting to turn off your parking app. This not only saves you money but also adds convenience to your daily routine. The ability of Loccali to store and reference global variables across different events and conditions allows for a more intelligent and personalized automation experience.

Your Path to Enhanced Automation

Loccali opens up a realm of possibilities for both novice and seasoned shortcut creators. Its intuitive design, coupled with a powerful variable management system, makes it a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their iOS experience.

Download Loccali today and step into a new era of variable management on iOS!

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