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scdl-org/scdl

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Scdl

scdl is a command-line utility designed for downloading audio tracks and playlists from SoundCloud. It functions as a terminal-based application that fetches audio streams from web-based music profiles and lists for offline archiving.

The tool includes a synchronization system that tracks remote playlist changes to download only new songs, ensuring local music libraries remain current. It also serves as a metadata tagger that automatically embeds artist names, song titles, and album details into audio files using ID3 tags.

Additional capabilities include the generation of playlist files to preserve original track ordering and grouping, as well as the use of archive logs to prevent the redundant fetching of existing tracks.

Features

  • Audio File Downloader - Fetches audio files from profiles, playlists, or favorites lists using web links.
  • Automatic Metadata Taggers - Automatically embeds artist names, titles, and album details into downloaded audio files from online sources.
  • Local-Remote Media Synchronizers - Synchronizes online media libraries with local storage to ensure offline availability of new tracks.
  • Audio Tagging - Assigns song titles, artist names, and album details using metadata tags to organize audio files.
  • Audio File Metadata Tagging - Embeds track information and artist details directly into audio file headers using ID3 tags.
  • Playlist Synchronization - Mirrors remote playlist states to local storage by tracking and updating file collections.
  • Playlist Synchronizers - Monitors remote music collections and updates local directories to match the current state of the source.
  • SoundCloud Downloaders - Downloads audio tracks and playlists from SoundCloud while preserving associated song metadata.
  • Music Archiving Toolsets - Provides bulk retrieval and organized local storage of SoundCloud audio tracks for permanent offline access.
  • Download State Tracking - Maintains a local archive file to record downloaded content and prevent redundant network requests.
  • Playlist Management - Creates local copies of remote music collections while preserving original track order and grouping.
  • Web Resource Fetchers - Retrieves remote audio streams and metadata by parsing web links and interacting with API endpoints.

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Frequently asked questions

What does scdl-org/scdl do?

scdl is a command-line utility designed for downloading audio tracks and playlists from SoundCloud. It functions as a terminal-based application that fetches audio streams from web-based music profiles and lists for offline archiving.

What are the main features of scdl-org/scdl?

The main features of scdl-org/scdl are: Audio File Downloader, Automatic Metadata Taggers, Local-Remote Media Synchronizers, Audio Tagging, Audio File Metadata Tagging, Playlist Synchronization, Playlist Synchronizers, SoundCloud Downloaders.

Which projects share features with scdl-org/scdl?

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