I know this is kind of baby pirate knowledge but ive always just used a downloader for my streaming service. I have since moved to Linux entirely (massive win BTW, patting myself on the back for that) but there is no Linux-compatible downloader for my specific service. At least not one with the bulk functionality I would like. Any downloaders for Tidal or other sources of high-quality audio, likely to have some relatively niche old death metal? I’m a nerd about the quality.

edit: Just looked at the megathread and there seems to be some tools compatible with Tidal. Regardless, are there any applications that are alternatives? I’d like to see ALL of my options <3

  • Ilandar@lemmy.todayEnglish
    28·
    2 days ago

    Use Soulseek (you don’t have to use their app, there are alternatives like Nicotine+). Free yourself from a reliance on streaming platforms.

    • dan@upvote.auEnglish
      16·
      2 days ago

      If you have a home server, slskd is very good. Modern web UI and there’s plugins to integrate it into Lidarr (Tubifarry)

      • nevetsg@aussie.zoneEnglish
        1·
        17 hours ago

        I have slskd running as a server but hate it’s search function. I will have to investigate this Lidarr plugin.

        • dan@upvote.auEnglish
          1·
          16 hours ago

          Using it through Lidarr just uses the search feature in slskd, so it might not make it much better.

      • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        X2. It can be a little janky because other people’s naming conventions are terrible but it’s a pretty great setup.

        • dan@upvote.auEnglish
          1·
          22 hours ago

          Make sure you’re on the “develop” branch of Lidarr, as the stable one doesn’t have the plugins feature. If you’re using Docker, use the “develop” tag instead of “latest” (lscr.io/linuxserver/lidarr:develop).