SpotiStream

Overview

SpotiStream is a Python tool designed to help users download and save songs from their Spotify playlists. The application fetches songs from Spotify and offers multiple options for downloading them. This package leverages the Spotify API to access and manage playlists, and supports different methods of song input for maximum flexibility.

Motivation

The idea for SpotiStream came after my Spotify account was blocked due to a payment issue. This experience led me to think about creating a tool that could provide an alternative way to download songs in MP3 format without depending solely on Spotify’s premium services. With SpotiStream, users can download their favorite tracks in a simple, user-friendly way and avoid interruptions due to service outages or account problems.

Features

• Spotify Playlist Download: Fetch and download songs directly from your Spotify playlists.
• Custom File Inputs: Users can input songs via CSV or TXT files for downloading songs in bulk.
• Manual Song Input: Option to manually type in song names and artists for direct downloads.
• Auto-Save Credentials: Automatically saves Spotify credentials for faster authentication in future sessions.
• Error Handling and Timeout: Handles authentication timeouts and ensures the program exits if credentials are incorrect or authentication takes too long (set to 60 seconds).
• Cross-Platform: Designed to work across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).

How It Works

• Authenticate with Spotify: When downloading from a Spotify playlist, you will be prompted to authenticate your Spotify account by providing your client ID and secret.
• Select a Playlist: Once authenticated, SpotiStream fetches your playlists, allowing you to select which one to download.
• Download from CSV/TXT: Alternatively, you can upload a CSV or TXT file of songs and artists for downloading in bulk.
• Manual Song Input: If you prefer, you can manually input the song name and artist for downloading.

Installation

Usage

Install the tool by running this command:

pip install spoti_stream

Run SpotiStream from the command line:

python -m spoti_stream

Clone the Repository

To modify SpotiStream according to your need, clone this repository and follow the steps below:

git clone https://github.com/mehmoodulhaq570/SpotiStream.git
cd SpotiStream

Installation

Install Dependencies

Create a virtual environment using conda or virtualenv, and install the dependencies:

Using conda

conda create --name spotistream python=3.x
conda activate spotistream

Install Required Packages

pip install -r requirements.txt

Get Spotify API Credentials

You will need a Spotify Developer account to use SpotiStream. Follow the steps:

1. Go to Spotify Developer Dashboard.
2. Create a new app and get your Client ID and Client Secret.
3. Add the credentials when prompted during authentication or store them in a spotify_credentials.txt file in the root directory of the project.

Main Menu

The program will prompt you to choose one of the following options:

• Download from Spotify Playlist: Choose one of your playlists to download.
• Download from CSV/TXT: Enter a file path to download songs from a .csv or .txt file.
• Manual Song Input: Manually input the song name and artist.
• Exit: Exit the application.

Error Handling and Timeouts

• Request Timeout: If the Spotify API fails to authenticate within 60 seconds, the program will exit to prevent hanging.
• Invalid Credentials: If invalid Spotify credentials are provided, the program will terminate after 30 seconds.
• File Not Found: If the spotify_credentials.txt file is missing, no error will be displayed, but you will be prompted to input your credentials manually.

Upcoming Features

• Enhanced CLI: Further improvements to the command-line interface for easier and more intuitive usage.
• Track Metadata: Export more detailed track metadata such as album names, track durations, and release dates.

Future Enhancements

• Batch Downloading: Enable batch downloading of multiple playlists in one go.
• Progress Tracking: Display download progress for each song.
• Extended File Format Support: Add support for different file formats such as .json and .xlsx for input.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit issues or pull requests to help improve SpotiStream.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.