Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Scripting Actions
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%20encoded%20audio
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Play%20encoded%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Play encoded audio”
end tell
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