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metadata-agregator/docs/research/melodee
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- gRPC service with MusicBrainz provider
- PostgreSQL schema with migrations
- Service layer with database-first caching
- Repository pattern for data access
- YAML configuration support
- Research documentation for 17 music metadata projects
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Melodee

Overview

Industrial-grade self-hosted streaming music server. Comprehensive music management and streaming system with metadata enrichment from multiple sources.

Key Features

  • Stars: 62
  • APIs: OpenSubsonic, Jellyfin API, Native REST API
  • Metadata Sources: MusicBrainz (local cache), Last.fm, Spotify, iTunes, Deezer
  • Formats: AAC, AC3, M4A, FLAC, OGG, APE, MP3, WAV, WMA, and more
  • License: MIT

Source

Resource URL
Repository https://github.com/melodee-project/melodee
Website https://melodee.org
Documentation https://melodee.org/docs

Architecture

Multi-stage pipeline:

  1. Inbound - Scan detects new files
  2. Ingestion - Convert, normalize tags, apply cleanup rules
  3. Staging - Optional manual curation
  4. Storage - Publish to libraries
  5. Indexed - Fast search and streaming via APIs

Tech Stack

  • Language: C# (.NET 10)
  • UI: Blazor (Radzen components)
  • Scheduling: Quartz.NET
  • Database: PostgreSQL

APIs

  • OpenSubsonic - Compatible with Subsonic clients
  • Jellyfin API - Compatible with Finamp, Feishin, Streamyfin
  • Native REST - /scalar/v1 with OpenAPI spec at /openapi/v1.json

Self-Hosting

docker pull ghcr.io/melodee-project/melodee:latest
docker run -p 8080:8080 -v /path/to/music:/music melodee

Notes

  • Designed for homelab (runs on Raspberry Pi to full servers)
  • MusicBrainz local cache with monthly updates
  • Real-time transcoding (MP3, Ogg, Opus)
  • Scrobbling support (Last.fm)