SoundCloud is an audio-focused streaming platform supported by NewPipe Extractor, providing access to music tracks, podcasts, and user-generated audio content.Documentation Index
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Media Capabilities
Audio Streams
Access audio streams in various qualities
Comments
Read comment threads and discussions
No Video
SoundCloud is audio-only; video streams are not supported
No Live Streams
Live streaming is not available
Supported Features
Content Types
- Tracks: Individual audio tracks with full metadata
- Albums and EPs: Collections of tracks
- Podcasts: Episodic audio content
- Remixes and DJ Sets: User-uploaded mixes
Users and Channels
- User/artist profiles and information
- Channel tabs for organizing content
- Upload history and track lists
- Follower and following counts
Playlists
- User-created playlists
- Album playlists
- Playlist metadata and descriptions
- Track ordering and durations
Search
- Full-text search across tracks, users, and playlists
- Search suggestions and autocomplete
- Content type filtering (tracks, users, playlists)
Kiosks (Charts)
SoundCloud provides trending content through its charts system:- New & Hot: Trending and newly released tracks (default kiosk)
The “New & Hot” kiosk showcases trending music and is set as the default discovery endpoint.
Country Support
SoundCloud charts are available for specific countries:- AU: Australia
- CA: Canada
- DE: Germany
- FR: France
- GB: United Kingdom
- IE: Ireland
- NL: Netherlands
- NZ: New Zealand
- US: United States
Chart content varies by country, reflecting regional music trends and preferences.
Special Features
Comments System
SoundCloud’s unique timed comment system is supported:- Comments can be linked to specific timestamps in tracks
- Read comment threads and user discussions
- View comment counts and engagement metrics
Track Information
- Waveform data visualization
- Play counts and likes
- Track descriptions and tags
- Related tracks and recommendations
Subscription Support
The service includes subscription extraction, allowing users to export and manage their followed artists and channels.Technical Details
Base URL:https://soundcloud.com
Service ID: 1
Link Handler Factories:
- Stream:
SoundcloudStreamLinkHandlerFactory - Channel:
SoundcloudChannelLinkHandlerFactory - Playlist:
SoundcloudPlaylistLinkHandlerFactory - Comments:
SoundcloudCommentsLinkHandlerFactory - Charts:
SoundcloudChartsLinkHandlerFactory
Limitations
SoundCloud support has some limitations:
- No video content support (audio-only platform)
- No live streaming capabilities
- Some tracks may be region-locked or require SoundCloud Go
- Private tracks and content require authentication
- Download options depend on track settings
Use Cases
- Music discovery and streaming
- Podcast listening
- DJ mix and remix collections
- Independent artist content
- Audio-focused applications