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.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Scripting 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.
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).
Play Sound
Plays the audio file passed as input, or a default notification sound if no audio file was passed.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Play%20audio%20recording
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20audio%20recording
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play audio recording”
end tell
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Play from soundboard
Presents a menu of sounds (each with corresponding text-encoded audio), decodes your choice, and plays the sound at 35%.
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
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.”
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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Add link of the week
Searches for a note called “Links of the Week” and appends the shortcut input or clipboard text to the end in the Notes app.
Arrange 3 screens horizontally
Sets up a dual-monitor + iPad-on-stand using Sidecar arrangement for my desk.
Post media to Threads
Asks you to select media to store on your clipboard, then asks you to enter a post to pass to Threads where you can paste your media. On Mac, gets file from Finder/Services and opens Threads.net.
Order Pet Supplies on Amazon
Opens the Amazon category page for pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters.
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