MetaTube

MetaTube is an intelligent music acquisition tool that combines YouTube content downloading with sophisticated metadata enhancement. By integrating with Spotify, Deezer, and MusicBrainz APIs, it ensures downloaded music files are properly tagged and organized, providing a comprehensive solution for building high-quality digital music libraries.

Key Features

• Intelligent YouTube Music Downloading:

  • Advanced YouTube content identification and extraction
  • High-quality audio extraction and conversion
  • Multiple format support and optimization
  • Batch processing and playlist support
  • Smart content filtering and selection
  • Download queue management and prioritization

• Comprehensive Metadata Enhancement:

  • Spotify API integration for rich metadata
  • Deezer database access for music information
  • MusicBrainz support for accurate tagging
  • Automatic metadata matching and verification
  • Cross-reference validation across multiple sources
  • Metadata completeness scoring and optimization

• Advanced Music Processing:

  • Professional audio extraction and processing
  • Quality optimization and format standardization
  • Automatic audio format conversion
  • Embedded artwork downloading and integration
  • Audio quality assessment and enhancement
  • File integrity verification and validation

• Sophisticated Automation Features:

  • Fully automated download and tagging workflows
  • Batch processing for multiple tracks and albums
  • Intelligent queue management and scheduling
  • Background processing and daemon operation
  • Error handling and retry mechanisms
  • Progress tracking and status reporting

• Professional Library Management:

  • Systematic file organization and structure
  • Customizable naming conventions and patterns
  • Duplicate detection and resolution
  • Quality control and consistency checking
  • Library statistics and reporting
  • Metadata validation and correction

• Flexible Configuration and Integration:

  • API authentication and connection management
  • Quality preference configuration and tuning
  • Download option customization and optimization
  • Metadata source prioritization and selection
  • Output format specification and management
  • Custom workflow definition and automation

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over music acquisition and processing
  • Privacy protection for music preferences and downloads
  • Custom configuration for specific quality and metadata requirements
  • Integration with existing music library infrastructure
  • No dependency on external music services for storage
  • Enhanced music library quality and organization

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Python application, Docker support
• Platforms: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Requirements: Python, API keys (optional)
• Backend: yt-dlp with metadata APIs
• Architecture: Download service with metadata enhancement

Use Cases

• Music Library Building: Creating high-quality digital music libraries
• Collection Enhancement: Improving existing music collections with proper metadata
• Archive Creation: Building comprehensive music archives with consistent tagging
• Format Standardization: Converting and organizing music in consistent formats
• Metadata Correction: Fixing and enhancing existing music file metadata
• Personal Collections: Building personal music libraries with professional quality

Unique Advantages

• Metadata-Focused: Specialized for comprehensive music metadata enhancement
• Multi-Source: Integration with multiple metadata providers for accuracy
• Quality-Oriented: Focus on high-quality audio and complete metadata
• Automation-First: Minimal manual intervention for professional results
• Library-Ready: Output optimized for music library integration
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

⚠️ Note: This application depends on external YouTube and metadata services and may be subject to their terms of service and availability.

Based on the MetaTube GitHub repository, this tool provides users with an intelligent music acquisition solution that excels in metadata enhancement and quality control, making it ideal for music enthusiasts, collectors, and library builders who need high-quality, properly tagged music files from YouTube sources.