# Reverse Engineering Plan

Systematic analysis of all 17 projects in the research folder.
Each project follows the 10-phase methodology from [REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md).

**Output**: For each project, create `docs/research/{project-slug}/analysis/` with deliverable files.

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## 1. MusicBrainz Server

**Repo**: https://github.com/metabrainz/musicbrainz-server
**Language**: Perl | **Framework**: Catalyst

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Perl entry point, Catalyst app bootstrap, package manifests (cpanfile), Makefile, Docker setup. Identify version and release cycle.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map src/ structure (lib/MusicBrainz/), identify MVC layers, module boundaries. Document Catalyst controllers, models, views.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document REST API at /ws/2/ (XML/JSON). Extract all entity endpoints (artist, release, recording, work, label, area, event, instrument, place, series, url). Map query parameters, includes, subqueries.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Analyze PostgreSQL schema, find migration scripts, map all entity tables and relationships. Document Solr search integration.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Cover Art Archive integration, relationship to other MetaBrainz services (ListenBrainz, AcoustID, BookBrainz). Replication system.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Document editor authentication, OAuth for API, permission model (auto-editors, voting system).
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Extract all environment variables, database config, Solr config, Redis config.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Identify test framework (Test::More/Test2), test coverage, CI setup.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, metrics, health endpoints.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker-compose setup, replication tokens, database initialization, Solr setup. Document resource requirements (~350GB DB).
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write OVERVIEW.md, ARCHITECTURE.md, API.md, DATA.md, INTEGRATIONS.md, DEPLOYMENT.md, CODEBASE.md, EVALUATION.md

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## 2. AcoustID

**Repo**: https://github.com/acoustid/acoustid-server
**Language**: Python | **Index**: https://github.com/acoustid/acoustid-index (Zig)

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Python entry point, identify web framework, find acoustid-index Zig entry. Map both repos (server + index).
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map server architecture (fingerprint submission, lookup, matching). Understand index architecture (StreamVByte compression, HTTP API).
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document /v2/lookup and /v2/submit endpoints. Extract all query parameters (meta, fingerprint, duration, client). Document response formats.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Identify database (PostgreSQL), fingerprint storage format, index data structure. Map relationship to MusicBrainz recording IDs.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz API integration for recording metadata. Chromaprint fingerprint format compatibility.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): API key system, rate limiting per client.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Environment variables, database config, index config.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework, test data.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, health checks.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker setup for both server and index. Resource requirements.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 3. ListenBrainz

**Repo**: https://github.com/metabrainz/listenbrainz-server
**Language**: Python

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Flask/web framework entry, CLI scripts, worker processes.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map web server, spark cluster, data pipeline. Identify recommendation engine components.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document all /1/ API endpoints: listens, stats, recommendations, playlists, social, explore (fresh-releases, lb-radio). Extract auth requirements per endpoint.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Identify databases (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Spark). Map listen data schema, user data, recommendation models.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz mapping, Spotify import, Last.fm import, MBID mapping service.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Token-based auth, MusicBrainz OAuth integration.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Environment variables, Spark config, database config.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework, test data, CI pipeline.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, metrics, Sentry integration.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker-compose, Spark cluster setup, resource requirements.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 4. music-metadata-api

**Repo**: https://github.com/Aunali321/music-metadata-api
**Language**: Go

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate main.go, identify HTTP framework, find CLI flags (-db path).
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map Go package structure. Identify handler/service/repository layers.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document all endpoints: /lookup/* (isrc, track, artist, album), /search/* (track, artist), /batch/lookup. Extract OpenAPI 3.1 spec. Document rate limiting (100 req/s, burst 200).
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Analyze SQLite schema for both databases. Map tables: tracks, artists, albums. Document indexes, query patterns, batch lookup implementation.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): None expected (self-contained with pre-built DBs). Verify.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Identify if any auth exists. Rate limiting implementation.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): CLI flags, environment variables, database paths.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test coverage, test data.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): /health endpoint, logging.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker image (ghcr.io), binary build process. Database acquisition process.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 5. MiniMediaMetadataAPI

**Repo**: https://github.com/MusicMoveArr/MiniMediaMetadataAPI
**Language**: C#

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Program.cs / Startup.cs, identify .NET version, find *.csproj files.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map C# project structure (Controllers, Services, Models). Identify DI configuration.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document /api/artists, /api/albums, /api/tracks endpoints. Extract provider query parameter (Any, Tidal, MusicBrainz, Spotify, Deezer, Discogs).
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Analyze PostgreSQL schema (shared with MiniMediaScanner). Map entity models, EF Core migrations.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Document provider implementations for: MusicBrainz API, Spotify API, Tidal API, Deezer API, Discogs API. Extract auth methods per provider.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): API authentication, provider credential management.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): appsettings.json structure, environment variables, connection strings.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test projects, coverage.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging (Serilog?), health checks.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker image, docker-compose, memory limits (<256M).
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 6. Lidarr Metadata API

**Repo**: https://github.com/Lidarr/LidarrAPI.Metadata
**Language**: Python

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate server.py, identify web framework, find lidarr-metadata-server CLI entry.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map Python package structure. Identify caching layer (lm_cache_db).
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document metadata endpoints used by Lidarr. Artist lookup, album lookup, search. Response format.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): MusicBrainz PostgreSQL dependency. Cache database schema. Solr search integration.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz database (direct PostgreSQL access, not API). Solr search server. Cover Art Archive.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Database credentials (hardcoded abc/abc?). API access control.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Docker environment, database connection, Solr config.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework, test data.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, crash recovery behavior.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): docker-compose.yml (base, dev, prod variants). SQL index creation scripts. Resource requirements.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 7. Harmony

**Repo**: https://github.com/kellnerd/harmony
**Language**: TypeScript | **Runtime**: Deno | **Framework**: Fresh

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate deno.json, Fresh app entry, identify import map.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map providers/ directory (each provider is a module). Understand lookup → harmonize → merge → seed pipeline. Document provider interface contract.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document /release route, lookup API (GTIN, URL, provider ID parameters). Response format (harmonized release).
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Identify if any persistence exists (permalink snapshots). Cache strategy.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Document each provider adapter: MusicBrainz, Spotify, Deezer, Bandcamp, Beatport, iTunes, Tidal, KKBOX, Mora, Ototoy. Extract API auth per provider.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Provider credential management. User-facing auth (if any).
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Environment variables for API keys, provider config.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Deno test framework, test data/fixtures.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging (getLogger), error handling.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Deno Deploy compatibility, self-hosting. Resource requirements.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 8. GraphBrainz

**Repo**: https://github.com/exogen/graphbrainz
**Language**: JavaScript | **Framework**: Express + GraphQL

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate package.json main, CLI entry (graphbrainz command), Express middleware export.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map schema definition, resolver structure, extension system. Document how type extensions work (schema stitching).
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document full GraphQL schema: lookup queries (artist, release, recording, etc.), browse queries, search queries. Extract all type definitions and fields. Document extension-added fields.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Caching layer (configurable TTL). Identify cache implementation.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Core: MusicBrainz API. Extensions: Cover Art Archive, fanart.tv, MediaWiki, TheAudioDB, Last.fm, Discogs, Spotify. Document rate limiting per service.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): MusicBrainz API rate limiting compliance. Extension API key management.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Environment variables, extension configuration, cache TTL.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework (Jest?), GraphQL query testing.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, error handling in resolvers.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): npm install, Docker, Express middleware integration.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 9. Bedrock-API

**Repo**: https://github.com/feralbureau/bedrock-api
**Language**: Go | **API**: gRPC + HTTP

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate main.go, find .proto files, identify gRPC server setup.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map provider adapters (Spotify, SoundCloud, Deezer, YouTube Music, Yandex, VK). Document Resolver pattern for cross-platform bridging.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Extract complete .proto definitions. Document gRPC services and methods. Map HTTP streaming proxy endpoints.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): PostgreSQL backend for user/auth data. Identify caching.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Document each provider adapter: auth methods, API versions, rate limits, supported operations (metadata, search, streaming, playlist). Lyrics: LrcLib, Genius.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): JWT authentication implementation. Provider credential management.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): config.yaml structure, environment variables, provider credentials.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework, mocking of external providers.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, gRPC interceptors, health checks.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker, database setup, provider configuration.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 10. minim

**Repo**: https://github.com/bbye98/minim
**Language**: Python | **Type**: Library (not server)

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate pyproject.toml/setup.py, identify package structure (minim.*).
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map module structure: minim.audio, minim.discogs, minim.itunes, minim.qobuz, minim.spotify, minim.tidal. Document common interface patterns.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document public Python API for each module. Extract search(), lookup(), get_artist(), get_album(), get_track() equivalents per service.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): No persistence (library). Document audio file metadata handling (minim.audio).
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Document each API client: Deezer, Discogs (OAuth), iTunes, Musixmatch, Qobuz, Spotify (multiple grant types), TIDAL (old + new API). Extract auth flows and token caching.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): OAuth implementations per service. Token caching mechanism. Credential storage.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): API key / credential configuration per service.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework (pytest?), test coverage, mocking external APIs.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): pip install, PyPI publishing. Dependencies.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 11. MusicMetaLinker

**Repo**: https://github.com/andreamust/MusicMetaLinker
**Language**: Python | **Type**: Library

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate pyproject.toml/setup.py, identify package entry.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map three-step workflow: service selection → information retrieval → filtering. Document linker class hierarchy.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document public Python API: MusicMetaLinker constructor params, get_track(), get_artist(), get_album(), get_mbid(), get_isrc(), get_deezer_id().
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): No persistence. Document input/output data formats.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz API, AcousticBrainz API, YouTube Music API, Deezer API. Document service selection logic (which service for which input).
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): API key handling per service.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): API credentials, service priority configuration.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework, test data, mocking.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, error handling.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): pip install, PyPI. Dependencies.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 12. Meelo

**Repo**: https://github.com/Arthi-chaud/Meelo
**Language**: TypeScript (87%), Python, Go

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate package.json(s) (likely monorepo), identify NestJS/Express entry, find Docker entry points.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map monorepo structure: server, scanner, web frontend, matcher. Identify service boundaries. Document plugin/provider system for metadata sources.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document REST API: artists, albums, tracks, songs, releases endpoints. Extract query/filter parameters. Document auth requirements.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): PostgreSQL schema. Map entities: Artist, Album, Song, Track, Release, Genre, Illustration. Document relationships. Find Prisma/TypeORM models.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz, Genius, Wikipedia providers. ListenBrainz and Last.fm scrobbling. LRC lyrics sources.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): User management, API authentication.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): docker-compose environment, database config, provider API keys.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test framework (Jest?), test organization.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, error handling.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker-compose, volume mounts, database initialization.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 13. Melodee

**Repo**: https://github.com/melodee-project/melodee
**Language**: C# (.NET 10) | **UI**: Blazor

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Program.cs, *.csproj/*.sln, identify Blazor app entry. Map project structure.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map multi-stage pipeline: Inbound → Staging → Storage. Identify service layer, job scheduler (Quartz.NET), media processing pipeline.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document three APIs: OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin, Native REST (/scalar/v1). Extract OpenAPI spec at /openapi/v1.json. Map endpoint coverage per API.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): PostgreSQL schema. Map entities: Artist, Album, Track, Library, User. Find EF Core migrations. Document MusicBrainz local cache DB.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Metadata providers: MusicBrainz (local cache), Last.fm, Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Brave Search. Scrobbling: Last.fm. Transcoding: ffmpeg.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): User authentication, API auth per protocol (Subsonic token, Jellyfin, JWT).
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): appsettings.json, environment variables, library paths, provider API keys.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Test projects, xUnit/NUnit.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, job scheduler status, health checks.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker, Podman, resource requirements (Raspberry Pi compatible). Multi-library federation.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

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## 14. Navidrome

**Repo**: https://github.com/navidrome/navidrome
**Language**: Go | **UI**: React

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate main.go, identify Gin/Echo/Chi router, find React app entry.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map Go package structure: server, model, scanner, subsonic. Identify clean architecture layers.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document OpenSubsonic API v1.16.1 implementation. Map all /rest/* endpoints: getArtists, getArtist, getAlbum, getSong, search3, stream, getCoverArt, etc.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Database (SQLite by default). Map entities: Artist, Album, MediaFile, Playlist, User. Find migration scripts.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Last.fm (scrobbling, artist info, similar artists). ListenBrainz scrobbling. Spotify artwork (if configured).
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Multi-user auth, JWT tokens, Subsonic token auth.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): navidrome.toml / environment variables. All configuration options.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Go test framework, test coverage.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, /api/health, Prometheus metrics.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Single binary, Docker, resource requirements. 900K+ song library support.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

---

## 15. gonic

**Repo**: https://github.com/sentriz/gonic
**Language**: Go

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate main.go (cmd/gonic/), identify web framework.
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map Go package structure. Identify Subsonic handler layer, scanner, jukebox.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document Subsonic API implementation. Map supported endpoints. Document multi-value tag handling modes (multi, delim).
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Database (SQLite/GORM?). Map entities. Scanner implementation.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Last.fm (scrobbling, artist info). ListenBrainz scrobbling. Podcast support.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): Multi-user, Subsonic auth.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Environment variables (GONIC_*), config file.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): Go tests.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, web interface status.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Docker (ARM images available), binary. Raspberry Pi suitability.
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

---

## 16. LMS (Lightweight Music Server)

**Repo**: https://github.com/epoupon/lms
**Language**: C++

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate main.cpp, CMakeLists.txt, identify web framework (Wt?).
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map C++ source structure. Identify modules: core, database, scanner, subsonic, ui.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document OpenSubsonic API implementation. Map supported endpoints and extensions.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): Database (SQLite). Map entities: Artist, Release, Track, Cluster (for tags). Document multi-valued tag support. MusicBrainz ID storage.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): MusicBrainz IDs from tags. ListenBrainz scrobbling. Artist NFO files (Kodi format).
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): User authentication, API auth.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): Configuration file, environment variables.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): C++ test framework (Catch2?), test coverage.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Logging, health.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): CMake build, Docker, AUR package. Dependencies (Wt, Boost, TagLib).
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

---

## 17. Accentor

**Repo**: https://github.com/accentor/api
**Language**: Ruby | **Framework**: Rails

### Todos

- [ ] [Phase 1 - Identity & Entry Points](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-1-identity--entry-points): Locate Gemfile, config.ru, identify Rails entry. Map related repos (web, android).
- [ ] [Phase 2 - Architecture & Structure](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-2-architecture--structure): Map Rails structure: app/controllers, app/models, app/services. Identify deviations from standard Rails.
- [ ] [Phase 3 - API Surface](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-3-api-surface): Document REST API endpoints: /api/artists, /api/albums, /api/tracks. Extract serializers (response format). Document filtering/pagination.
- [ ] [Phase 4 - Data Layer](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-4-data-layer): PostgreSQL. Map ActiveRecord models: Artist, Album, Track, Label, Genre, User. Find db/migrate/ history. Document multi-artist and multi-label relationships.
- [ ] [Phase 5 - External Integrations](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-5-external-integrations): Minimal (user-controlled metadata). Verify no external API calls.
- [ ] [Phase 6 - Auth & Security](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-6-authentication--security): User authentication (Devise?). API token auth.
- [ ] [Phase 7 - Configuration](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-7-configuration--environment): database.yml, environment variables, secrets.
- [ ] [Phase 8 - Testing](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-8-testing): RSpec/Minitest, test coverage, factory bot fixtures.
- [ ] [Phase 9 - Observability](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-9-observability): Rails logging, error handling.
- [ ] [Phase 10 - Deployment](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md#phase-10-deployment--operations): Puma server, nginx reverse proxy, database setup. No Docker (manual deployment).
- [ ] **Synthesize**: Write analysis deliverables.

---

## Execution Order (Recommended)

Priority based on relevance as metadata providers/aggregators:

### Wave 1: Core Metadata Services
1. **MusicBrainz Server** - Foundation everything builds on
2. **AcoustID** - Fingerprinting complement to MusicBrainz
3. **ListenBrainz** - Recommendations complement

### Wave 2: Aggregators (highest value for our project)
4. **Harmony** - Best multi-source aggregator
5. **GraphBrainz** - GraphQL aggregation layer
6. **MiniMediaMetadataAPI** - Multi-provider self-hosted
7. **music-metadata-api** - High-volume lookup service
8. **Bedrock-API** - gRPC aggregator

### Wave 3: Libraries
9. **minim** - Python multi-API client
10. **MusicMetaLinker** - Entity linking library

### Wave 4: Self-Hosted Servers (metadata as secondary feature)
11. **Meelo** - Collector-focused with rich metadata
12. **Melodee** - All-in-one with multiple API protocols
13. **Navidrome** - Popular streaming server
14. **Lidarr Metadata API** - *arr ecosystem
15. **LMS** - C++ with strong MusicBrainz support
16. **gonic** - Minimal Go implementation
17. **Accentor** - Metadata-focused Rails server

---

## Per-Project Deliverables

Each project analysis produces:

```
docs/research/{project-slug}/analysis/
├── OVERVIEW.md        # Purpose, tech stack, license, status
├── ARCHITECTURE.md    # Design patterns, layers, modules
├── API.md             # Endpoints, schemas, authentication
├── DATA.md            # Database, models, migrations
├── INTEGRATIONS.md    # External services, queues, webhooks
├── DEPLOYMENT.md      # Build, CI/CD, infrastructure
├── CODEBASE.md        # Structure, patterns, conventions
└── EVALUATION.md      # Pros, cons, adoption considerations
```

## Agent Dispatch Pattern

For each project, launch in parallel:

```
1. explore agent  → Code Structure (Phase 1, 2)
2. explore agent  → API Surface (Phase 3)
3. explore agent  → Data Layer (Phase 4)
4. librarian agent → Dependencies (Phase 5, 7)
5. librarian agent → External Integrations (Phase 5, 6)
```

Then synthesize results into deliverable files.

See [REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md](./REVERSE_ENGINEERING_PROMPT.md) for full agent prompt templates.