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Turn Any Device Into a Collaborative Jukebox

Jukebox lets you instantly create a shared music playlist with friends—no app, no login, no ads. Just create a box, share a link, and start adding songs together. Perfect for parties, road trips, or any group hangout!

• 🌐 Open Source Alternative to Spotify Collaborative Playlists
• 🕵️ No Account Needed: Use anonymously—no sign up or email required
• ✨ Share a Link, Add Songs Together: Everyone can contribute in real time
• 🚀 No App Download Required: Works on any device, right in your browser
• 🎵 YouTube Integration: Search and play almost any song instantly
• 📱 Mobile Friendly: Designed for phones, tablets, and desktops
• ⚖️ Fair Queueing: Songs are auto-sorted so everyone gets a turn
• 🆓 100% Free, No Ads

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Try It Now

1. Create a Jukebox: Visit the homepage and create a new box
2. Share the Link: Send the invite link to your friends
3. Add Songs: Search YouTube or add songs manually
4. Play Music: Use the built-in player to stream together

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Features

• Collaborative playlists: Add, queue, and play songs together
• Anonymous usage: No login or account required
• YouTube search & playback: Access a huge music library
• Mobile-first, responsive UI
• Open source (MIT License)
• Easy deployment with Docker

Docker Compose Deployments

Spin up all services:

docker-compose up -d

Redeploy services with zero downtime after updating images:

bash ./redeploy.sh

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+
• npm or yarn
• YouTube Data API v3 key (free from Google)

YouTube API Setup

1. Go to the Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select an existing one
3. Enable the YouTube Data API v3
4. Create credentials (API Key)
5. Copy your API key

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone <your-repo-url>
cd jukebox

# Install server dependencies
cd server
yarn install

# Install frontend dependencies
cd ../frontend
yarn install

# Configure environment variables
cd ../server
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your YouTube API key

# Run database migrations
yarn migrate

# Start the development servers
# Backend:
cd server
yarn dev
# Worker:
cd server
yarn dev:worker
# Frontend (in a new terminal):
cd frontend
yarn dev

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License

MIT

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Contributing & Feedback

• Open an issue or pull request on GitHub
• Feature requests? DM @skeptrune on X (Twitter)

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Changelog

See the Changelog for the latest updates and features.