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Re-associate batch of dead tracks with files dropped from Finder

AppleScript Applet for Music

This script will assist with re-associating replacement files with dead tracks. The Music app can perform this task, too, but only one. track. at. a. time.

The process takes 3 steps:

  • The script finds and lists the "dead" tracks in the Music library
  • User drag-and-drops potential replacement files to the window; a viable replacement file is one whose Title and Artist metadata matches a dead track's
  • Re-associate viable replacement files with their matched track entries

The Read Me contains additional important details and cautions.

Action shot:

Track CPR in action

The dead tracks with "New File Location" entries will be revived after the new file is applied

Latest version:

  • v5.0 December 11, 2025
  • Accommodations for macOS 26 Tahoe
  • Maintenance and performance fixes
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Further:
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Current v5.0

Free to use, but a payment
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Info:

  • This is an Applet
  • works with: Music
  • file format: Application (Applet)
  • Gatekeeper Security: Notarized by Apple
  • current version downloads: 296 | total downloads: 3,093
  • .dmg download size: 2.6MB

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