Streamripagent is a straightforward script for Amarok that monitors the songs played on Amarok.
Although not managed with the amarok script manager, streamripagent is related to Amarok, which is why the software is categorized under Amarok. However, it's worthwhile reading the README document before installing and activating it. The software requires Amarok to operate smoothly.
The script configuration is straightforward and can be easily done by setting the values to the values you prefer. Configuration options are listed on top of the shell script. After that, setting up of ~/.streamripagent, enables the software to be up and running.
~/.streamripagent is a file that contains regular expressions separated by newline for the titles that desire ripping. The check is case-insensitive, allowing it to match most variations of the title. An essential point to observe is to ensure that the file ends with a new line; otherwise, the last regexp may not be recognized. For instance, a simple file might include
Installation is an easy process, copy the shell script 'streamripagent' to any directory listed in your $PATH. This allows you to execute the software without having to use the full path name. If you want to initiate streamripagent with KDE (which is recommended), add a symlink to the script in your ~/.kde/Autostart using this command - ln -s /usr/local/bin/streamripagent ~/.kde/Autostart.
The recent Streamripagent release includes an added feature to ignore blank lines in ~/.streamripagent. Overall, this Amarok script software is a worthwhile addition to your system if you desire to watch out for all your favorite tracks with ease.
Version 0.2.1: N/A