Play Sound
Plays the audio file passed as input, or a default notification sound if no audio file was passed.
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
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).
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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Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
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).
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Encode audio
Records audio until you tap it to stop, then encodes it into a text-based format, then copies it to your clipboard (to be decoded and played back later).
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Open System Information
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Take cleanshots with QuickTime
Make a screen recording in QuickTime that overrides the time or battery for a nice-looking screenshot.
Date formatter
Presents you with a list of common and custom date or time formats, then copies the choice you make.
Redirect deep link
Takes a URL from input and makes it open into Safari by opening a temporary webpage.
Turn Personal Hotspot off
Disables the Personal Hotspot feature so no other devices are using your cellular data.
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