Apple Scripts are actions (or sets of actions) that can be launched from almost all of your Mac’s (bundled) Apple applications.

These scripts are time saving solutions especially for repetitive actions.
And here’s an example with iTunes and some of the best Apple Scripts (to me).

First thing to do, check if you do have the scripts folders for iTunes, the best way to make sure you do have it is to run iTunes and take a look at the menu bar, it should looks like this:

The Apple Scripts logo is the one you see before “help”.

If you don’t see it, just go to your Home Folder:Library:iTunes and create a folder and name it “Scripts”:

To find my Top 3 iTunes Scripts, please make the jump.

  1. Import iPod Audio Files: This handy little gem lets you grab audio tracks (AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, AIF WAV, and Audible) from a plugged in iPod and automatically adds the tracks to iTunes.
    Download the iPod Audio Files Importer Scripts.
  2. Super Remove Dead Tracks: this script scans your music library for all of your missing tracks and deletes them (usually indicated with an exclamation point).

    3. Download Super Remove Dead Tracks.

  3. Make Album Playlists: I love this one, this script creates a playlist for every album in your iTunes library.
    Download Make Album Playlists.

Have fun using these super cool Scripts and get more at Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes!

Posted in Macintosh Tips & Help, iTunes