expo-music-library
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React Native Expo Native music library to retrieve song's albums, genres, artists, folders
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Expo Music Library
expo-music-library
is an Expo native module that enables you to read and retrieve audio files, albums, album audio, folders, and genres in your React Native applications. This library is designed to work on both Android and iOS platforms.
- Retrieve audio files from the device's music library.
- Access and manage albums, folders, and genres.
- Get detailed information about audio files, including title, artist, artwork, and duration.
- Supports both Android and iOS.
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Android | iOS Device | iOS Simulator | Web | Expo Go | | ------------- | :-----: | :--------: | :-----------: | :-: | :-----: | | Supported | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
- ✅ You can use this library with Expo Development Builds. It includes a config plugin.
- ❌ This library can't be used in the "Expo Go" app because it requires custom native code.
- Note: This library requires Expo SDK 45 or newer.
Installation
Prerequisites
Make sure you have a React Native project set up with Expo. If not, you can create one by running:
npx create-expo-app MyApp
Installing the Module
To install expo-music-library, run:
yarn add expo-music-library
or
npm add expo-music-library
Platform-Specific Configuration
iOS
1. Permissions:
Add the following keys to your Info.plist file to request the necessary permissions:
<key>NSAppleMusicUsageDescription</key>
<string>We need access to your music library to retrieve audio files.</string>
<key>NSMicrophoneUsageDescription</key>
<string>We need access to your microphone to record audio.</string>
<key>NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription</key>
<string>We need access to your photo library to manage music artwork.</string>
2. Pod Installation:
Run the following command to install the necessary CocoaPods:
cd ios && pod install
Android
1. Permissions:
Add the following permissions to your AndroidManifest.xml:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
Usage
Here’s a basic example of how to use expo-music-library:
import {
getAlbumsAsync,
getArtistsAsync,
getGenresAsync,
getFolderAssetsAsync,
getAssetsAsync,
getAlbumAssetsAsync,
getGenreAssetsAsync,
requestPermissionsAsync,
getPermissionsAsync,
} from "expo-music-library";
async function loadMusicData() {
// Request permissions
const permissions = await requestPermissionsAsync();
console.log("Permissions:", permissions);
// Get current permissions
const currentPermissions = await getPermissionsAsync();
console.log("Current Permissions:", currentPermissions);
// Get all albums
const albums = await getAlbumsAsync();
console.log("Albums:", albums);
// Get all artists
const artists = await getArtistsAsync();
console.log("Artists:", artists);
// Get all genres
const genres = await getGenresAsync();
console.log("Genres:", genres);
// Get assets in a specific folder by ID
const folderAssets = await getFolderAssetsAsync("folderId");
console.log("Folder Assets:", folderAssets);
// Get all assets default to 20 audio files
const assets = await getAssetsAsync();
console.log("Assets:", assets);
// Get assets with custom options
const assets = await getAssetsAsync({
first: 50, // Limit to 50 assets
sortBy: ["creationTime", true], // Sort by creation time in ascending order
createdAfter: new Date(2020, 0, 1).getTime(), // Assets created after Jan 1, 2020
});
console.log("Assets:", assets);
// Get assets from a specific album
const albumAssets = await getAlbumAssetsAsync("albumName");
console.log("Album Assets:", albumAssets);
// Get assets from a specific genre only for android
const genreAssets = await getGenreAssetsAsync("genreId");
console.log("Genre Assets:", genreAssets);
}
loadMusicData();
Functions
- getAlbumsAsync(): Retrieve a list of albums.
- getArtistsAsync(): Retrieve a list of artists.
- getGenresAsync(): Retrieve a list of genres.
- getFolderAssetsAsync(folderId: string): Retrieve a list of audio files in a specific folder.
- getAlbumAssetsAsync(albumName: string): Retrieve a list of audio files in a specific album.
- getGenreAssetsAsync(genreId: string): Retrieve a list of audio files in a specific genre.
- getAssetsAsync(assetsOptions: AssetsOptions): Retrieve a paginated list of assets with sorting and filtering options.
- requestPermissionsAsync(writeOnly: boolean = false): Request permissions to access the media library.
- getPermissionsAsync(writeOnly: boolean = false): Check the current permissions for accessing the media library.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Contact
If you have any questions or issues, feel free to open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the author directly:
- Author: Kologo Josias
- Email: [email protected]
- GitHub: Josias1997
This README was generated to help you get started with the expo-music-library module. Enjoy coding!
Summary:
- Functions Section: Now includes detailed explanations and examples for all the key functions like
getAssetsAsync
,getAlbumAssetsAsync
,getGenreAssetsAsync
,requestPermissionsAsync
, andgetPermissionsAsync
. - Usage Example: The usage section demonstrates how to use these functions together in an example scenario.
- Event Listeners: Shows how to listen to changes in the music library.
This README.md
should provide comprehensive guidance for anyone using your expo-music-library
module, whether they are working on Android or iOS.