Scripts

Downloading AppleScripts from this site

Be sure to read the Download FAQ.

Scripts are gathered into these loosely defined yet easily navigable Categories:

Managing Tracks

Scripts that perform tasks with tracks.

Managing Track Info

Scripts that assist in changing, updating, editing track info (ID3 tag data), or perform other tasks based on track info.

Managing Artwork

Scripts that import, export, copy, and do other things with regard to album artwork.

Managing Playlists

A wide variety of scripts that automate the creation and/or management of Playlists and perform other inter-Playlist activities.

Controlling iTunes

Scripts that control the "mechanics" of iTunes, from playing tracks to converting files.

Export Info

Various methods for sending info about tracks and playlists elsewhere.

Managing Files

Scripts that organize or otherwise manipulate the actual files of tracks in the Finder.

Networking

Control and manage tracks and playlists over your network.

Internet

Acquire info from various online search engines and databases.

iPod

These perform various tasks with iTunes and iPod.

Miscellaneous

A-categorical scripts.

With Other Apps

Scripts that can be used by iTunes in conjuntion with other applications, such as browsers, sundry audio software, databases, etcetera.

Retro Scripts

Old and In The Way scripts, either out of date or obsolete. For hardcore scripters; not much use in modern iTunes.

Other Handy Site Links

Missing Menu Commands

This page lists scripts which perform simple navigation and selection routines. Use them with assignable shortcuts.

Script Stats

Lists scripts by Name, Recently Added, Recent Downloads, or Download Count (most downloaded)

FAQ and Solutions

Offers some answers to frequently asked iTunes/AppleScripting questions.

In each category, scripts are arranged latest-posted to oldest, top to bottom. When you find a script you want, click on the download button and downloading will begin.

Scripts for iTunes are saved in folders and then .zipped with the Finder's "Create Archive" command. You should only have to double-click them to un-archive them. SoundJam scripts are compressed StuffIt files that have been bin-hexed; that's just the way I did them originally.

Read here how to create a Scripts Menu for your OS 9 or OS X version of iTunes.

All scripts from this site are free...

and perform as described. However, I make absolutely no guarantees to any script's effectiveness whatsoever. Every reasonable precaution has been taken by script writers to eliminate potential errors and problems; even so, I am obliged to advise you that you are using this software at possible risk to your data.

Always make a back-up, wear a seat belt, and...safety goggles? Your call.

The GNU General Public License

Unless otherwise specified, all the scripts available from this site are implicitly covered by the GNU General Public License. That is, the author of a script reserves all copyrights but also has permitted its redistribution and modification under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation. For more information on the terms and conditions provided by the GNU GPL, visit the GNU website. Note that scripts saved as Read-Only are implicitly understood to be un-modifiable, though distribution under the terms of the GNU GPL is permitted.

Your script contributions are most welcome

If you have written an AppleScript for iTunes and would like to share it with the world, I hope you'll consider posting it here. You script needn't be glamorous, just useful. Please contact me at dougscripts AT mac DOT com.

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