SoundCloud API

API

API for integrating SoundCloud music content and user content management

Overview

The SoundCloud API is a RESTful JSON API enabling developers to access and manage SoundCloud content. Key endpoints include /tracks (retrieve/upload tracks), /users (profiles/stats), /playlists (create/edit), and /comments (manage interactions). It uses OAuth 2.0 for secure user-specific access. Use cases: build custom music players, embed tracks, manage uploads, analyze listening metrics, or integrate SoundCloud into third-party music services. Supports both read and write operations to empower users with content control.

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 response format
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Read/write content operations
Endpoints for tracks, users, playlists
Embedding support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SoundCloud API free to use?

Yes, a free tier with rate limits is available for basic usage. Paid plans exist for higher request volumes, advanced features like increased upload limits, and commercial use cases.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most operations (write access, user-specific data) need OAuth 2.0 authentication. Public read-only endpoints may use a client ID instead of a full API key for simplified access.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, which is lightweight and easy to parse for integration into web, mobile, and desktop applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive music content access
⊕ Supports content management (upload/edit)
⊕ Well-documented developer resources
⊕ Widely adopted by music applications
⊕ Flexible authentication options

Cons

⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits
⊖ OAuth setup adds integration complexity
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ Occasional changes to API terms