# Actions - [Auto](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/auto.md): Performs an automatic transition. Waits for the amount of time specified in the transition before continuing to the next action. - [Change Aux Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/change-aux-source.md): Change the source for an Auxiliary output. - [Change Bus Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/change-bus-source.md): Change the source for the Program or Preview bus. - [Change Layout](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/change-layout.md): Changes the page layout of the currently active switcher. - [Change Switcher Section](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/change-switcher-section.md): Opens a different section in MixEffect when connected to a switcher. - [Change Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/change-transition.md): Sets the current transition style. - [Connect to Switcher](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/connect-to-switcher.md): Connects to a named switcher. - [Control SuperSource](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/control-supersource.md): Control the SuperSource if a preset layout has been set. - [Cut](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/cut.md): Performs a cut transition. - [Cycle Media Player](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/cycle-media-player.md): Cycles through stills or clips in the selected Media Player. - [Delete Media](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/delete-media.md): Delete a still or clip from the Media Pool - [Export Streaming XML](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/export-streaming-xml.md): Exports a Streaming XML file for all or selected services stored in MixEffect. - [Export SuperSource Presets](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/export-supersource-presets.md): Exports a JSON file containing your SuperSource presets. - [Fade to Black](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/fade-to-black.md): Performs a fade to black transition. If the switcher is already fully black, running this action will return to display the current program source. - [Find Macro](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-macros.md): Searches for the macros in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find Media Clip](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-media-clip.md): Searches for the media clips in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find Media Still](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-media-still.md): Searches for the media stills in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find Streaming Server](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-streaming-server.md): Searches for the streaming servers in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find Streaming Service](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-streaming-service.md): Searches for the streaming services in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find SuperSource Preset](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-supersource-preset.md): Searches for the SuperSource Presets in your library that match the given criteria. - [Find Switcher](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-switcher.md): Searches for the switcher connections in your library that match the given criteria. - [Get Advanced Chroma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-chroma-advanced-details.md): Retrieves details of the Advanced Chroma Keyer. This action returns an error on those switchers that do not feature the Advanced Chroma keyer. - [Get Advanced Chroma Sample](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-chroma-sample.md): Returns the current chroma sample from the current switcher, Mix Effects Block, and keyer. - [Get ATEM Network Interfaces](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-atem-network-interfaces-details.md): Retrieves details about the network interface for a given ATEM switcher, including IP address, gateway, and MAC address. - [Get ATEM Setup Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-atem-setup-details.md): Retrieves details about an ATEM switcher on the network, including unique ID, model name, cut bus setting, etc. - [Get Audio Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-fairlight-audio-source.md): Retrieves a specific audio source from the system. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Get Audio Sources](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-fairlight-audio-sources.md): Retrieves all audio sources from the currently active switcher. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Get Aux Outputs](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-aux-outputs.md): Returns all auxiliary outputs for the current switcher. - [Get Aux Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-current-aux-source.md): Returns the current video source for the specified Auxiliary output. - [Get Bus Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-current-bus-source.md): Returns the current video source for the specified bus. - [Get Chroma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-chroma-details.md): Retrieves details of the Chroma Keyer. This action returns an error on those switchers that feature the Advanced Chroma keyer. - [Get Details of Current Switcher](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-details-of-current-switcher.md): Returns details about the current switcher, including the number of Mix Effect Blocks, SuperSources, Downstream Keyers, Stingers, and more. - [Get Details of Streaming Configuration](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-details-of-streaming-configuration.md): Retrieve a specific piece of information from a Streaming Configuration object, such as the service name, server URL, stream key, username, password, and bitrates. - [Get Details of Video Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-details-of-video-source.md): Returns details from a video source object, such as its long name, short name, or source ID. - [Get DSK Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-dsk-details.md): Returns details about the selected downstream keyer. - [Get Counter Overlay](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-counter-overlay.md): Returns details of the Counter Overlay. - [Get Dip Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-dip.md): Retrieves details about the Dip transition for the selected Mix Effect Block. - [Get DVE Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-dve-details.md): Returns DVE settings from the selected USK. - [Get DVE Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-dve-details.md): Retrieves details about the DVE transition for the selected Mix Effect Block. - [Get Luma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-luma-details.md): Retrieves details about the luma keyer. - [Get Master Audio Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-fairlight-master-audio-source.md): Retrieves details about the master audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Get Pattern Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-pattern-details.md): Retrieves details about the pattern keyer. - [Get Macros (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/find-macros-1.md): Search for macros matching a query string in the macro's name or description. - [Get Media Clips (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-media-clips.md): Returns a list of all media clips. - [Get Media Player Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-media-player-details.md): Get details of the selected media player, including still/clip capacity. - [Get Media Stills (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-media-stills.md): Returns a list of active still objects from the current switcher. - [Get Mix Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-mix-details.md): Retrieves details about the Mix transition for the selected Mix Effect Block. - [Get My Streaming Services (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-my-streaming-services.md): Returns all streaming services stored in this instance of MixEffect. - [Get My Switchers (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-my-switchers.md): Returns all ATEM switcher connections stored in this instance of MixEffect. - [Get Recording Filename](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-recording-filename.md): Returns the recording filename for the current switcher. - [Get Stinger Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-stinger-details.md) - [Get Streaming Configuration](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-streaming-configuration.md): Retrieves the currently selected Streaming Configuration from the currently active switcher. - [Get Streaming Servers](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-streaming-servers.md): This action returns all of the streaming servers attached to the selected streaming service. - [Get SuperSource Art](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-supersource-art-details.md): Returns information about the current SuperSource art configuration. - [Get SuperSource Boxes](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-supersource-box-details.md): Returns information about a specific or all boxes for the specified SuperSource. - [Get SuperSource Box Border](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-supersource-box-border.md): Returns information about borders for a specific or all boxes for the specified SuperSource. - [Get SuperSource Presets (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-supersource-presets.md): Returns a list of SuperSource presets that match a certain string. - [Get Transition Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-details.md): Returns details for the current and upcoming transition styles. - [Get Wipe Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-transition-wipe-details.md): Retrieves details about the Wipe transition for the selected Mix Effect Block. - [Get USK Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-usk-details.md): Returns details for the specified USK. - [Get Video Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-video-source.md): Retrieves a video source, given its long name, short name, or source ID. - [Get Video Sources](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/get-video-sources.md): Gets all video sources suitable for displaying as a meAndFill source from the currently active switcher. These are sources you can display on the Program and Preview buses. - [Is Recording](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/is-recording.md): Checks if the current switcher is recording. - [Is Streaming](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/is-streaming.md): Checks if the current switcher is streaming. - [Is Switcher Active](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/is-switcher-active.md): Checks if the switcher is currently active. - [Macro Loop](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/macro-loop.md): Set the value of the looping toggle in Macros. - [Macro Pause](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/macro-pause.md): This action adds a pause to a macro. This only works when a macro is currently being recorded. - [New Streaming Server](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/new-streaming-server.md): Given a streaming service, add a new streaming server to MixEffect. - [New Streaming Service](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/new-streaming-service.md): Add a new streaming service to MixEffect. - [New Switcher](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/new-switcher.md): Adds a new switcher connection to MixEffect. - [Next SuperSource Preset](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/next-supersource-preset.md): Provided a SuperSource preset is active within MixEffect, this action selects the next preset. If a search term has been entered, this action will choose the next preset from the filtered list of pres - [Open MixEffect](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/open-mixeffect.md): Opens MixEffect and optionally waits a 1-8 seconds before continuing the rest of the shortcut. - [Preview Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/preview-transition.md): Sets the Preview Transition mode on the currently active switcher. - [Previous SuperSource Preset](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/previous-supersource-preset.md): Provided a SuperSource preset is active within MixEffect, this action selects the previous preset. If a search term has been entered, this action will choose the next preset from the filtered list of - [Reset Audio Source Dynamics](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/reset-fairlight-audio-source-dynamics.md): Resets audio source dynamics in the current switcher. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Reset Audio Source Equalizer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/reset-fairlight-audio-source-equalizer.md): Resets the equalizer or an EQ band for the given audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Reset Counter Overlay](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/reset-counter-overlay.md): Resets the Counter Overlay - [Reset Master Audio Dynamics](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/reset-fairlight-master-audio-dynamics.md): Resets the dynamics for the master audio. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Reset Master Audio Equalizer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/reset-fairlight-master-audio-equalizer.md): Resets the equalizer or an EQ band for the master audio. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Record Macro](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/record-macro.md): Records a new macro, given an index (1-based). - [Run Counter Overlay](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/run-counter-overlay.md): Runs the Counter Overlay - [Run Flying Key](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/run-flying-key.md): Runs the flying key using the DVE channel. - [Run Macro](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/run-macro.md): Runs a numbered macro on the currently active switcher. - [Save Startup State](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/save-startup-state.md): Saves the state of the switcher to the non-volatile memory of the switcher. - [Send ATEM Setup Command (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/send-atem-setup-command.md): Sends a command to an ATEM switcher, such as adjusting the brightness levels of the hardware buttons. - [Send BMD Ethernet Protocol Command](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/send-bmd-ethernet-protocol-command.md): Sends a command to a device that supports the Blackmagic Ethernet Protocol. - [Send HyperDeck Command (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/send-hyperdeck-command.md): Sends a HyperDeck command to a network-addressable HyperDeck. - [Send OSC Command](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/send-osc-command.md): Sends a command to an \[OSC]\(/docs/osc) server. - [Send Web Presenter Command (Deprecated)](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/send-web-presenter-command.md): Sends a command to a Blackmagic Design Web Presenter HD device, such as adjusting the streaming configuration profile. - [Set Active Switcher for Shortcuts](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-active-switcher-for-shortcuts.md): Assigns a switcher to be the recipient of Shortcut actions. - [Set Advanced Chroma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-chroma-advanced-details.md): Sets details for the advanced chroma keyer. Sets details for the chroma keyer. This action only works on those ATEM switchers that support the advanced chroma keyer. - [Set Advanced Chroma Sample](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-chroma-sample.md): Sets the current chroma sample value. - [Set Advanced Multiview](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-multiview-advanced.md): Sets the Multiview Advanced layout. - [Set Audio Solo](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-audio-solo.md): Solos an audio source in the current switcher. This feature is only supported on those switchers that support the Fairlight audio mixer and soloing inputs. - [Set Audio Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-audio-source.md): Sets details for the given audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set Audio Source Dynamics](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-audio-source-dynamics.md): Set dynamics details for an audio source in the current switcher. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set Audio Source Equalizer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-audio-source-equalizer.md): Set settings on the 6 band parametric equalizer for an audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set Chroma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-chroma-details.md): Sets details for the chroma keyer. This action only works on those ATEM switchers that lack the advanced chroma keyer. - [Set Master Audio Source](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-master-audio-source.md): Sets details for the master audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set Master Audio Dynamics](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-master-audio-dynamics.md): Set dynamics details for the master audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set Master Audio Equalizer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-fairlight-master-audio-equalizer.md): Set settings on the 6 band parametric equalizer for the master audio source. This action only works on those switchers that feature the Fairlight audio mixer. - [Set DSK Details](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-dsk.md): Sets a downstream keyer in the current switcher. - [Set Counter Overlay](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-counter-overlay.md): Configures the Counter Overlay. - [Set Flying Key Frame](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-flying-key-frame.md): Sets the A or B frame for the Flying Key. - [Set Flying Key Rate](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-flying-key-frame-rate.md): Sets the rate at which the flying key runs. - [Set Dip Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-dip.md): Sets details about the Dip Transition. - [Set DVE Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-dve.md): Set the keyer DVE settings for the current switcher. - [Set DVE Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-dve-details.md): Set details of the DVE Transition. - [Set Hidden Inputs](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-hidden-inputs.md): Set sources that should be hidden from the MixEffect interface for a given switcher connection. - [Set Luma Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-luma-details.md): Sets details for the Luma keyer for the selected USK. - [Set Mix Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-mix-details.md): Set details of the Mix Transition. - [Set Pattern Keyer](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-keyer-pattern-details.md): Sets details for the Pattern keyer for the selected USK. - [Set Media Player](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-media-player.md): Sets the media player to display a selected still or clip. - [Set Multiview](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-multiview.md): Sets the Multiview layout. - [Set Stinger Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-stinger-details.md): Sets details about the Stinger transition for the selected Mix Effect block. - [Set Source Name](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-source-name.md): Sets a video source's long name or short name (e.g. button label). - [Set Source Images](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-source-images.md): Sets the source images for a Switcher Connection. - [Set Streaming Configuration](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-streaming-configuration.md): Instruct the currently active switcher to change its streaming configuration. - [Set SuperSource Art](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-art-details.md): Sets information about the specified SuperSource art configuration. - [Set SuperSource Art Preview](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-art-preview.md): Turns off, on, or toggles the SuperSource Art Preview setting for the selected SuperSource. - [Set SuperSource Art Preview URL](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-art-preview-url.md): Sets the SuperSource Art Preview URL in MixEffect. This image URL is shared across all switcher connections in MixEffect. - [Set SuperSource Box](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-box.md): Sets information about a particular box for the specified SuperSource. - [Set SuperSource Box Border](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-box-border.md): Sets border settings for boxes of the specified SuperSource. - [Set SuperSource Cascade](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-cascade.md): Enables, disables, or toggles SuperSource Cascade. - [Set SuperSource Cascade Presets](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-cascade-presets.md): Sets SuperSource 1 and 2 to the two presets passed to the shortcut. - [Set SuperSource Transition Speed](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-supersource-transition-speed.md): Sets the SuperSource Transition Speed in MixEffect - [Set Transition Rate](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-rate-details.md): Sets the transition rate for Mix, Dip, Wipe, Sting Mix Rate, and DVE transitions. - [Set USK](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-usk.md): Sets the status of an upstream keyer in the current switcher. - [Set USK Background](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-usk-background.md): Set the state of the USK background button. - [Set Wipe Transition](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/set-transition-wipe-details.md): Sets details for the Wipe transition. - [Start Recording](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/start-recording.md): Instructs the currently active switcher to start recording. - [Start Streaming](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/start-streaming.md): Instructs the currently active switcher to start streaming. - [Stop Recording](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/stop-recording.md): Instructs the currently active switcher to stop recording. - [Stop Streaming](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/stop-streaming.md): Instructs the currently active switcher to stop streaming. - [Switch Disk](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/switch-disk.md): If recording, this action switches the recording disk. - [Upload Still](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/upload-still.md): Uploads an image to the currently active switcher. - [Update Switcher Page Layout](https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions/update-switcher-page-layout.md): Add or update a switcher page layout for the specified switcher connection. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.mixeffect.app/automate/shortcuts/actions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.