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
Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.
Choose from Menu
Presents a menu and runs different actions based on which menu item was chosen.
Send Message
Sends an iMessage or SMS. Pass images, videos, or other files as input to include attachments.
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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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%.
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).
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Make high-quality recording
Records audio at Very High quality, starting and stopping on tap – then, saves to a folder of your choosing.
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Pass through Writing Tools
For a given input, asks you to describe your change – then, creates a summary, key points, list, and table, plus proofreads, rewrites, and adjusts the tone. Produces Markdown-ready text, complete with auto-generated title.
Search Shortcuts
Prompts you to enter a query, then opens Shortcuts filtered by that term.
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