Play encoded audio

Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”

Actions Used

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Play Sound
Plays the audio file passed as input, or a default notification sound if no audio file was passed.
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Set Volume
Sets the system volume. If you set the volume using a variable, use a number between 0 and 1 (for example, pass 0.5 for half volume).
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Base64 Encode
Encodes or decodes text or files using Base64 encoding.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Play encoded audio” end tell

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