Get Contents of Folder
This action gets the files inside of the specified folder.
Recursive
If this option is enabled, this action will get all the files inside of a folder, including its subfolders.
Encode audio recording as text
Gets a folder of audio files, lets you choose one, and encodes the result to base64 (to be placed into another shortcut and decoded to play the sound).
Actions
Choose from List
Presents a menu of the items passed as input to the action and outputs the user’s selection.
Prompt
The instruction provided when the list is presented.
Select Multiple
When enabled, multiple items may be chosen from the list.
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
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Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio%20recording%20as%20text
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Encode%20audio%20recording%20as%20text
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Encode audio recording as text”
end tell
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Start Multiple Timers
Starts two pre-set timers at once, each for different lengths. This version is a pomodoro timer, set to go off at 20 minutes for a break and again 5 minutes after to get back to work.
Face Swap
Gets shortcuts from an “Apple Watch faces” folder, presents the list, and swaps to your chosen face.
I need some clarity
Activates Endel’s “Clarity Trip” mode that provides an alternate soundscape to their main Focus.
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