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soulbeet

Automated music downloader and manager integrating Slskd and Beets.

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What is it?

What it is

Soulbeet is a self-hosted music downloader, library manager, and discovery engine. Search for music, download it, and let the app handle everything else: finding the best source, tagging, organizing, and keeping your library clean. Connect your scrobble history and Soulbeet will find new music for you automatically.

Why it exists

Automated music downloader and manager integrating Slskd and Beets.

Who should use it

Teams building with Rust who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How soulbeet works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open soulbeet, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

**Multiple Metadata Providers**: MusicBrainz (albums) or Last.fm (single tracks), selectable per user.

Advantages

  • Open source (MIT)
  • Active Rust ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

2.  **Important**: The `/downloads` volume must match between `slskd` and `soulbeet` so Soulbeet can see the files `slskd` downloaded. The `/music` volume must match between `soulbeet` and `navidrome` so Navidrome can see the organized library.

3.  Run:

FAQ

What is soulbeet?

soulbeet is an open-source project licensed under MIT.

What language is soulbeet built with?

Primary language: Rust.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.

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