quixotic/.serena/memories/alternative_music_sources_analysis.md

Alternative Music Sources Analysis for Telegram MiniApp

YouTube Status: BLOCKED

• All anonymous methods blocked by bot detection
• Requires authentication/cookies (not suitable for MiniApp)

SoundCloud Status: LIMITED/BROKEN

• User mentioned "больше не работает"
• SoundCloud has restricted API access
• Most third-party tools broken in 2024

Viable Alternatives Analysis:

1. Spotify (via spotify-web-api-node)

• Pros: Huge library, stable API, good search
• Cons: 30-second previews only, no full tracks
• Use case: Preview/discovery only
• API Status: Active, requires client credentials

2. Bandcamp

• Pros: Artists upload full tracks, no restrictions on many songs
• Cons: Smaller library, mostly indie artists
• Use case: Full downloads of free/pay-what-you-want tracks
• API Status: Limited but functional

3. Archive.org (Internet Archive)

• Pros: Large collection, no restrictions, full downloads
• Cons: Older/obscure content, variable quality
• Use case: Classic/rare music, full downloads
• API Status: Stable, no authentication needed

4. Jamendo

• Pros: Creative Commons music, full downloads
• Cons: Smaller library, mostly unknown artists
• Use case: Background music, royalty-free content
• API Status: Active, simple REST API

5. Free Music Archive (FMA)

• Pros: Curated free music, good quality
• Cons: Limited library
• Use case: Legal free music downloads
• API Status: Available but limited

Recommendation for MiniApp:

1. Primary: Archive.org - largest free collection
2. Secondary: Jamendo - for newer CC music
3. Tertiary: Bandcamp - for indie discoveries
4. Fallback: Show YouTube links with instructions

Implementation Priority:

1. Start with Archive.org (easiest, largest)
2. Add graceful error handling for YouTube
3. Consider Jamendo as second source