Record audio file

Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.

Scripting Actions

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Record Audio
Uses the microphone to record audio.
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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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Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
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Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.
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Share
Prompts to share the input.

Extra Details

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Record%20audio%20file
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Record%20audio%20file
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Record audio file” end tell

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