SoundCloud

API

API for integrating SoundCloud content management & playback features

Overview

The SoundCloud API is a RESTful interface enabling access to track metadata, user content (playlists, albums), upload management, and playback capabilities. Responses are in JSON format. It supports OAuth2 authentication for user-specific actions like posting tracks or modifying playlists. Use cases include building custom music players, integrating SoundCloud tracks into apps, automating content uploads, or creating analytics tools for artists to monitor track performance. Endpoints cover retrieving user profiles, searching for tracks, managing uploads, and accessing playback URLs.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.soundcloud.com/docs/api/guide')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON responses
OAuth2 authentication
Content upload/edit
Playback integration
Metadata retrieval
User analytics access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SoundCloud API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid plans are available for higher usage and premium features like increased upload limits.

? Does it require an API Key?

Public endpoints need an API key, while user-specific actions (uploading tracks) require OAuth2 authentication.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, providing structured data for tracks, users, playlists, and other content.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive documentation
⊕ Supports public & authenticated actions
⊕ Rich media playback tools
⊕ Scalable pricing tiers

Cons

⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits
⊖ OAuth2 required for user-specific actions
⊖ Advanced features locked behind paid plans