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December 1 2025 - 3:24 pm

UPDATED: Playlist XML Viewer v1.1

It occurred to me I ought to add drag-and-drop to Playlist XML Viewer.

Open (or drag-and-drop) and view the contents of a playlist XML file exported from the Music app in a conventional table layout. Includes options to send (import) the XML in the Music app, export a TXT, CSV or M3U version, copy info to clipboard and reveal existing files in the Finder. (Not for use with exported Library XML files.)

Also see Playlist XML Librarian which can manage a folder-full of exported Playist XML files.

Latest version:

  • A single XML file can be drag-and-dropped onto the window to open it
  • Adds XML size and total time of tracks to window display
  • Adds more versatility to columns

More information for Playlist XML Viewer v1.1 and download link is here.

November 24 2025 - 7:24 pm

NEW: Playlist XML Viewer v1.0

I got those XMLs I was talking about offloaded. They're easy to reload back into Music and the Music app is less cluttered.

But its kinda hard to tell what's actually listed in an exported playlist XML file. Maybe you like scrolling through XML formatting like a caveman but not me.

Playlist XML Viewer v1.0 can open and view the contents of a playlist XML file exported from the Music app in a conventional table layout. Includes options to load the XML in the Music app, export a TXT, CSV or M3U version (highly recommend the CSV export), copy info to clipboard and reveal existing files in the Finder. (Not for use with exported Library XML files.)

Latest version:

  • Initial release

More information for Playlist XML Viewer v1.0 and download link is here.

October 27 2025 - 6:48 pm

UPDATED: Display File Path v3.3

This script will float alongside the Music app and continuously monitor it for a single track to be selected and display that track's file path (if it exists); or the script can be set to likewise display the file path of each playing track. Includes Show in Finder and Copy Path to Clipboard options.

Latest version:

  • Fixed Copy to clipboard issue
  • Added contextual menu to window
  • Accommodations for macOS 26/Tahoe

More information for Display File Path v3.3 and download link is here.

October 17 2025 - 11:47 am

UPDATED: Show Me The Metadata v3.4

This script will display the audio metadata and the Spotlight metadata for the file of a selected track in the Music app or user-selected audio file, or a drag-and-dropped Music track or audio file. Includes additional features to display embedded artwork and activate the Finder's Information Window for the file.

Latest version:

  • Accommodations for macOS 26/Tahoe

More information for Show Me The Metadata v3.4 and download link is here.

October 10 2025 - 2:15 pm

UPDATED: Media Folder Files Not Added v2.6

This application will list the file paths of the media files in your designated "Media" folder which are not associated with any tracks in the Music or TV app's track library. Additionally, a different parent folder can be user-selected and its contents will be compared to the current library. Includes options to Filter within results, Move a selection of found files to a user-chosen folder, Search for related tracks in Music app, Add (or drag-and-drop) a selection of found files to Music or TV, move them to the Trash and Export a text file listing the file paths.

Also see Super Remove Dead Tracks and List MIAs.

This app is free to try in Demo Mode with some features restricted. If you like it you can purchase a code for $2.99 which will unlock the inhibited "Add", "Trash" and other features. Launch the app and click "Register..." in the its File menu to make an in-app purchase .

Latest version:

  • Accommodations for macOS 26/Tahoe

More information for Media Folder Files Not Added v2.6 and download link is here.

January 28 2024 - 11:35 am

UPDATED: Show Me The Metadata v3.3

This script will display the audio metadata and the Spotlight metadata for the file of a selected track in the Music app or user-selected audio file, or a drag-and-dropped Music track or audio file. Includes additional features to display embedded artwork and activate the Finder's Information Window for the file.

Latest version:

  • Maintenance and minor performance fixes

More information for Show Me The Metadata v3.3 and download link is here.

January 19 2024 - 11:49 am

UPDATED: File Renamer v5.2

This script will rename the files of the selected tracks (or the files of the tracks in the selected playlist) using a substitution pattern that you formulate from the tracks' tag data. Optionally, export a copy of the files to a chosen location and rename the files in that location.

Works optimally with "Keep Media folder organized" un-checked.

Latest version:

  • Fixes issue with checking a media app for new selections
  • Maintenance and minor fixes for Sonoma

More information for File Renamer v5.2 and download link is here.

November 2 2023 - 11:40 am

UPDATED: Media Folder Files Not Added v2.5

This application will list the file paths of the media files in your designated "Media" folder which are not associated with any tracks in the Music or TV app's track library. Additionally, a different parent folder can be user-selected and its contents will be compared to the current library. Includes options to Filter within results, Move a selection of found files to a user-chosen folder, Search for related tracks in Music app, Add (or drag-and-drop) a selection of found files to Music or TV, move them to the Trash and Export a text file listing the file paths.

Also see Super Remove Dead Tracks and List MIAs.

Latest version:

  • Adds "Search..." feature to try and find related tracks in the Music app

More information for Media Folder Files Not Added v2.5 and download link is here.

October 13 2023 - 2:43 pm

UPDATED: Media Folder Files Not Added v2.4

This application will list the file paths of the media files in your designated "Media" folder which are not associated with any tracks in the Music or TV app's track library. Additionally, a different parent folder can be user-selected and its contents will be compared to the current library. Includes options to Filter within results, Move a selection of found files to a user-chosen folder, Add (or drag-and-drop) a selection of found files to Music or TV, move them to the Trash and Export a text file listing the file paths.

Also see Super Remove Dead Tracks and List MIAs.

Latest version:

  • Maintenance and minor performance fixes
  • Accommodations for macOS Sonoma 14

More information for Media Folder Files Not Added v2.4 and download link is here.

October 7 2023 - 1:46 pm

UPDATED: Find Empty Media Folders v3.3

This applet will traverse the Media folder looking for and displaying any sub-folders that are either empty or that only contain unplayable items, such as text or image files.

Also see Media Folder Files Not Added.

Latest version:

  • Maintenance and minor performance fixes
  • Accommodations for macOS Sonoma 14

More information for Find Empty Media Folders v3.3 and download link is here.

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