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July 20 2026 - 12:29 pm

UPDATED: Playlist XML Librarian v2.1

The original AppleScript version of Playlist XML Librarian had a search function but I didn't like it much. So I decided not to include it in the v2.0 rebuild until I figured out a better way to do it. Well, I went ahead and did that for v2.1.

Playlist XML Librarian v2.1 will list the exported Playlist XML files collected in a specified folder with options to view, edit and send (import) them to the Music app. Makes it easy to maintain an organized stockpile of exported Playlist XMLs to reduce the number of onboard Music playlists.

Also see Playlist XML Viewer which can display and play a single selected local Playlist XML file drag-and-dropped or chosen. For handling exported library XML files, see Library XML Track Viewer

Latest version:

  • Adds search feature; searches XML collection for playlist XMLs with track entries whose Title, Artist, Album or Composer tag matches entered search text.
  • v2.0 (jun 3 2026):
  • Outgrew AppleScript, is now a full-fledged Xcode app
  • Overall speed boost
  • Checks each XML file for appearance in the Music app as status
  • Sort playlist XML list by name, date, track count, playlist kind and status
  • Additional Settings to configure status indexing and display
  • Description overspill appears in popover
  • Toggle playlist info visible

More information for Playlist XML Librarian v2.1 and download link is here.

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