gonic

gonic is a lightweight, self-hosted music streaming server written in Go that implements the Subsonic API, allowing compatibility with a wide range of existing music clients. It is designed to index and stream personal audio collections, supporting various file formats and metadata structures while maintaining low resource usage. The server can scan local directories, organize music libraries, and expose them through a web interface or compatible third-party apps. It also supports podcast management, playlist handling, and integration with services like Last.fm for enhanced metadata and artist information. gonic emphasizes simplicity and performance, making it suitable for running on small servers or home setups. Its modular configuration allows users to customize transcoding, storage paths, and playback behavior. Overall, it provides a flexible and efficient alternative to commercial music streaming services with full control over data.