Ampache is a free software Web-based Audio file manager / web Media Server.

Ampache is a free software Web-based Audio file manager / web Media Server. The name is a play on the two words Apache and Amplifier. It was originally written to take advantage of Apache's Mod_mp3 but has since been adapted to use its own streaming method.

Ampache's Mascot is a squirrel called Fraz. It was originally drawn by Kirsten Petersen and later digitized by Ben Shields. In 2008 Fraz was redesigned by Agnès Champavier


Ampache was released in 2001. Its original author, Scott Kveton went on to create the OSUOSL at Oregon State University and passed off Developmental lead to Karl Vollmer who has been responsible for it since early 2003.


Ampache is a web based audio/video streaming application and file manager allowing you to access your music & videos from anywhere, using almost any internet enabled device.


Extensions / APIs


Ampache also provides an API for pulling out meta data in the form of XML documents. There are many methods supported in the API in which to access Ampache data. Originally created for use with Amarok2, but can also be used to create other front-ends to Ampache. Access to the API is controlled by internal Access Control Lists and currently all requests have a 5000 result limit for performance reasons. The following applications are known to have plug-ins that use Ampache's XML API


* Amarok (2.x)
* Coherence (UPNP A/V MediaServer)
* Quickplay
* Rhythmbox (Plugin)
* Terratec Noxon iRadio
* Amdroid (Native Android Application)
* (Traxstar Radio Automation based on Ampache (beta))
* Ampache Mobile (WebOS Client)
* AmpachePre (WebOS Client)

Distros with Ampache packages:


* Debian
* Ubuntu
* Gentoo
* SUSE
* Mandriva
* FreeBSD


Updates:

Stable version: 3.5.4  (02/02/2010).

Unstable version: 3.6-Alpha1 (04/27/2011)

Download page.

Amarok Integration

Use Amarok as a front end for your Ampache server with Ampache's XML-API, browse and play songs as though they were on your local computer. Read More...

Command line Automation / Utilities

Automaticaly update your catalogs using cron, rename and sort your files based on Ampache meta data or even remove disabled / duplicate songs all from the command line. Read More...

Democratic Playlists

Allow many users to vote on what they want to hear, the more votes, the sooner it's played! Includes static base playlist and song cooldown. Read More...

i18n Support

Ampache has full i18n support using Gettext libraries. Currently translated into 12 different languages, each user of your ampache instance can view the interface in their native language. Read More...

IPv6 ACL Support

Constantly adapting to new technologies and standards, as of 3.5.x Ampache supports the use of IPv6 in ACL entries and user tracking. IPv6 The Next Generation Internet...

LastFM Scrobbling Support

Centralize your music collection, centralize your Scrobbling. Don't depend upon end client plugins. Join the Ampache LastFM Group and share your music taste with other fans.

Music Player Daemon Remote Control

Using localplay remotely control multiple Music Player Daemon instances throughout your house, or around the world! All from inside Ampache. Read More...

SHOUTcast Control

Use Ampache's localplay remotely control multiple SHOUTCast instances around the world! Read More...

WinAmp Remote Control

Using localplay remotely control multiple WinAmp instances throughout your house, or around the world! All from inside Ampache. Read More...

All Themes below are for Ampache 3.4+

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