Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Just press record
Opens into Just Press Record and starts recording a voice memo.
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Make high-quality recording
Records audio at Very High quality, starting and stopping on tap – then, saves to a folder of your choosing.
Record as AIFF
Records normal quality audio, starting or stopping with your tap, then encoding the recorded audio to AIFF before saving to 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.”
Play from soundboard
Presents a menu of sounds (each with corresponding text-encoded audio), decodes your choice, and plays the sound at 35%.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Just%20press%20record
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Just%20press%20record
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Just press record”
end tell
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Uses AppleScript to press the keyboard shortcut ⌥+⇧+⌘+Q to immediately log out the current user.
Open my Work notes
Opens the “Work” folder in Notes – when in Gallery view, this will also show your sub-folders.
Open Disney Plus originals
Opens the Originals tab of Disney+ to show featured series, movies, shorts, and specials.
Show MacStores on Flipboard
Opens the MacStories account on Flipboard so you can read stories from Federico Viticci and friends.
Open Printers and Scanners preferences
Opens the Print and Scan preference pane on Mac; on iOS, asks you to select a file and opens the print dialog.
Open Twitch on the Mac
Opens Twitch.TV on your Mac – works remotely from your other devices too.
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