Version .07 Released
iTunesBlogger is a utility to track what is being played in iTunes and post information about each track (e.g. track name, artist, etc.) to a web script, or to the clipboard via a hotkey.
Updating your web site requires that your web site or blog contains a script which can receive the current track information. Some sample scripts are included below. The URL used for updating your web site is configurable, allowing you the flexibility you need without the hassle of writing your own iTunes interface.
Alternatively, you can use iTunesBlogger to easily paste 'Now Playing' text into your favorite applications, giving easy access to the current song to instant messaging and blog updating programs. Simply configure iTunesBlogger with your desired keyboard shortcut (e.g. Alt-Shift-S), and every time you hit the shortcut, the track information will be copied into the clipboard, so that you can paste it into another program.
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Change History
- 03/31/2005: iTunesBlogger v.07 - fixed the '2 byte char' bug that was screwing everything up with unicode characters
- 03/25/2005: iTunesBlogger v.06 - fixed the 'two song bug' (thanks Malcolm Hall) - added a bunch more wildcard options
- 12/15/2004: iTunesBlogger v.05 - fixed bugs related to special characters in song, artist, and album names, added optional transparency, and the ability to control itunes from the system tray
- 5/28/2004: iTunesBlogger v.04 - new icon (thanks w36.com)
- 5/28/2004: iTunesBlogger v.03 - fixed shortcut bug and added statusbar
- 5/25/2004: iTunesBlogger v.02 - fixed update order bug
- 5/24/2004: iTunesBlogger v.01 - initial version
Terms of Use
We will be releasing the source for iTunesBlogger under an open source license very soon - but for now please understand that we are not responsible for any damage caused by this program. So, for now:
This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
Example Update Scripts
We will be releasing more update scripts soon (i.e. tomorrow) so stay tuned. We plan on releasing examples for movable type with support being added for many more later.
Wildcards for url and shortcut text
These are the wildcards supported in iTunesBlogger v.06
- %a - artist
- %t - track title
- %b - album title
- %g - genre
- %y - track time
- %d - track year
- %n - track number
- %p - disc number
- %c - comment
- %k - kind
- %r - rating
On the interweb
Here is a (old) list of sites that use iTunesBlogger
- http://www.nata2.org
- http://blog.andrewcarlson.org
- http://www.kevinswitzer.com
- http://www.symplex.org
- http://www.poweredbysteam.com/
- http://www.chaoskitten.com/life/
- http://www.solanosystems.com/blog/
- http://www.brassmonkey.org/
- http://www.lucky-33.com/
- http://dailyhaggis.com/
- http://www.anthonyenglish.com/mtblog/
- http://www.benseese.com/
- http://m.3bean.net/
Here is a list of sites that mention iTunesBlogger
- iTunesBlogger - at last!
- iTunesBlogger
- Now Playing List...
- http://www.box-up.com/EF/cat_blog.php
- http://www.chaoskitten.com/life/index.php?m=200407
- http://www.lucky-33.com/scripts/plugins/wp-itunes
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/php-blog/additional_plugins/serendipity_event_motm/
Banners
Link to us with this banner: 
here is some example html
<a href='http://www.ituneshacking.com/wiki/wakka.php?wakka=iTunesBloggerHomePage' title='powered by iTunesBlogger' target='_blank'> <img src='http://www.itunesblogger.com/itunesblogger_banner.gif' border='0' alt='powered by iTunesBlogger' /> </a>
Credits
- Andrew Carlson: Andrew Carlson's interests lie in software development, AI, blogging, ''.NET'', jazz, and Django Reinhardt
- Harper Reed: Harper Reed's interests lie in blogs, social networks and mobile computing. He is currently attempting to stay up late almost every night.
Thanks
- Tim Gunderson: icon work
- The Code Project: Tutorials for everything
- Matt Hawley: .Net Detection macro for NSIS