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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Play audio recording
Grabs your audio folder, lets you pick a file, and plays the sound at 35% volume.
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
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).
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
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Search on X
Asks you to enter a query, then opens the Search in X (formerly Twitter).
Toggle Now Playing for audio
Switches the Apple Watch setting to Auto-launch Audio Apps to the Now Playing screen.
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