Quick play

Finds 25 random songs from the last 12 weeks and starts playing it on shuffle.

Scripting Actions

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Find Music
Searches for the music in your library that match the given criteria. Allows for sorting, changing the order, and limiting the number passed as a result.
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Play Music
Plays the currently playing item.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quick%20play
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quick%20play
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Quick play” end tell

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