mstdnp - #nowplaying

Overview

The "mstdnp - #nowplaying" application allows you to share your favorite music with the Mastodon community. Once you start playing a song, this app automatically posts the metadata (including album, artist, song title, and the name of the music app you're using) to your Mastodon account after a 15-second delay.

Features

• Automatic Sharing: The app detects when you start playing music and posts the metadata to Mastodon.
• Customization: You can choose which songs or albums you want to share, making it a great way to keep your followers updated on your musical tastes.

Permissions Required

To ensure the app functions correctly, it requires specific permissions:

• INTERNET: This permission is necessary to access Mastodon for authorization and posting updates.
• BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE: This is needed to subscribe to media session events and retrieve metadata. The app does not gain any personal information beyond the media metadata provided through the notification access API.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q. Is this app open source?
  • A. No, the app is currently not open source. However, the developer plans to release it under the MIT license within a few weeks.

By using this app, you can easily share your musical experiences with friends and followers on Mastodon, keeping them in the loop about your latest tunes.