How to use the command `deemix` (with examples)
deemix
is a deezer downloader library that allows you to download tracks or playlists from Deezer. It can be used as a standalone command-line app or integrated into a user interface using the API. It provides options to download tracks or playlists at specific bitrates, specify a download path, and create a portable configuration.
Use case 1: Download a track or playlist
Code:
deemix https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
Motivation: You want to download a specific track or playlist from Deezer.
Explanation:
deemix
is the command used to invoke the deezer downloader library.https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
is the URL of the track or playlist you want to download.
Example output:
Downloading track or playlist from 'https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000'...
Track '00000000' downloaded successfully.
Use case 2: Download track/playlist at a specific bitrate
Code:
deemix --bitrate FLAC https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
Motivation: You want to specify the bitrate (audio quality) of the downloaded track or playlist.
Explanation:
--bitrate FLAC
is an optional argument to specify the audio quality as FLAC. You can also use--bitrate MP3
for a lower bitrate.https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
is the URL of the track or playlist you want to download.
Example output:
Downloading track or playlist from 'https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000' with FLAC bitrate...
Track '00000000' downloaded successfully with FLAC bitrate.
Use case 3: Download to a specific path
Code:
deemix --bitrate MP3 --path /path/to/downloads https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
Motivation: You want to specify the download path for the downloaded track or playlist.
Explanation:
--bitrate MP3
is an optional argument to specify the audio quality as MP3.--path /path/to/downloads
is an optional argument to specify the download path. Replace/path/to/downloads
with the actual path where you want to save the downloaded files.https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
is the URL of the track or playlist you want to download.
Example output:
Downloading track or playlist from 'https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000' with MP3 bitrate to '/path/to/downloads'...
Track '00000000' downloaded successfully to '/path/to/downloads'.
Use case 4: Create a portable deemix config in the current directory
Code:
deemix --portable --bitrate MP3 --path /path/to/downloads https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
Motivation: You want to create a portable configuration for deemix in the current directory.
Explanation:
--portable
is an optional argument to create a portable deemix configuration. This allows you to easily move or share the entire configuration with the downloaded tracks.--bitrate MP3
is an optional argument to specify the audio quality as MP3.--path /path/to/downloads
is an optional argument to specify the download path.https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000
is the URL of the track or playlist you want to download.
Example output:
Creating a portable deemix config in the current directory...
Downloading track or playlist from 'https://www.deezer.com/us/track/00000000' with MP3 bitrate to '/path/to/downloads'...
Track '00000000' downloaded successfully to '/path/to/downloads'.
Portable deemix config created in the current directory.
Conclusion:
The deemix
command provides a convenient way to download tracks or playlists from Deezer. With its various options, you can customize the download bitrate, download path, and even create a portable configuration. Whether you are a music enthusiast or a developer looking to integrate deezer downloads into your application, deemix
offers a flexible solution.