Which audio formats does this skill cover?

The skill provides paths for .aiff (Classic macOS), .m4r (iOS Tones), and .caf (Core Audio Format) files, all of which are natively supported by macOS.

What is the benefit of using EncoreInfinitum sounds?

EncoreInfinitum sounds are modern, high-fidelity audio files with echo quality that provide a more premium and less intrusive alert experience than classic system beeps.

Where are iOS system sounds located on macOS?

iOS sounds are located within the ToneLibrary PrivateFrameworks folder. This skill provides the full path to Modern, Classic, and EncoreInfinitum collections.

How do I play a sound from the command line using this skill?

You can use the native macOS 'afplay' command followed by any of the file paths provided in this skill, such as 'afplay /System/Library/Sounds/Glass.aiff'.

Can I use these sounds for Claude Code hooks?

Yes, you can configure your .claudecode.json file to trigger an 'afplay' command within the 'hooks' section for events like 'Stop' or 'SessionStart'.

macOS System Sounds & Alerts

Name: macOS System Sounds & Alerts
Author: mshuffett

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Accesses and implements macOS and iOS system sounds for terminal hooks, notifications, and shell script alerts.

This skill provides a comprehensive reference and implementation guide for utilizing native macOS and iOS system sounds within developer workflows. It maps file paths for classic macOS sounds, modern iOS tones, and the high-fidelity EncoreInfinitum library, enabling Claude to configure audio alerts for terminal hooks—such as task completion, session starts, or script errors—using the native afplay utility. By providing categorized lists and curated favorites, it helps developers build more expressive and audible command-line environments.

Características Principales

01Integration-ready command snippets for afplay and JSON hook configurations

020 GitHub stars

03Access to modern high-fidelity iOS EncoreInfinitum sound effects

04Comprehensive directory of macOS and iOS system sound file paths

05Support for multiple high-quality formats including .aiff, .m4r, and .caf

06Pre-configured sound recommendations for specific events like Stop or SessionStart hooks

Casos de Uso

01Setting up audio notifications for long-running terminal tasks or build completions

02Enhancing shell scripts with native system audio cues for better user feedback

03Customizing Claude Code hooks with specific sound alerts for success or failure states

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mshuffett/dotfiles macos-sounds

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT