Overview
What ISO Timestamp does
Create the current date and time in ISO 8601 format. It runs locally and handles the selected text without contacting a service.
| Category | Notes & Productivity |
|---|---|
| Action type | JavaScript |
| Default result | Copy the result |
| Internet | Not required |
Example
Action and outcome
| Action | Outcome |
|---|---|
| ISO TimestampSelected text: now | The current ISO 8601 timestamp. |
Workflow
Use ISO Timestamp
Follow these steps to create the current date and time in ISO 8601 format with ActionClip.
- Select the text you want to use.
- Choose ISO Timestamp from ActionClip.
- Review the extracted result, then copy it where you need it.
Before you add it
Requirements and privacy
- Before you start: No setup required.
- Your selected text: Runs locally in ActionClip’s JavaScript sandbox. Selected text does not leave your Mac.
Inspect before installing
Action script
The script below is included so you can inspect how the action works before downloading it.
JavaScript definition
function run(selected_text) {
return new Date().toISOString();
}