Introduction

About

Designed to be a simple open-source and cross-platform client using Python and PyQt4 for the interface, and the Subsonic REST api via libsonic combined with libvlc and the vlc c-types bindings for the backend. This client will support all the basic functionality provided by the Subsonic api and more.

Features

Implemented

* Drag-And-Drop playlist editing, easliy create and edit playlists.
* Streaming via libvlc, many supported audio formats.
* Intuitive inteface using a page-based system simlar to the web interface

Coming soon

* Save and load playlists from the server. Edit them directly without the need to constantly overwrite an existing playlist.
* Minimize to system tray, keep the music going without another window cluttering your workspace.

Developers needed

• Developer(s)
  • Proficient with Python/PyQt4
  • Passionate about subsonic
  • Wanting to have fun! :)
• UI Designer/Interface guru
  • Qt stylesheets and/or css
  • Icon design
  • Interface/uix designer

Build Steps

Requirements

* PyQt4 (4.5 or newer)
* vlc/libvlc (Win32 already included in svn)
* Python 2.6.X or 2.7.X
* A subsonic server :)

BuildSteps

Credits

• libsonic(Jay Deiman) - https://github.com/crustymonkey/py-sonic
• libvlc and c-types wrapper (VideoLAN) - http://www.videolan.org http://wiki.videolan.org/Python_bindings
• PyQt4 (Riverbank/Nokia) - http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk/software/pyqt/intro

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