# Development

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/development/22.md

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## [\[WS\] iTunes source script with multiple search criteria](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-itunes-source-script-with-multiple-search-criteria/47197)

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**Author:** [@rboss](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rboss)\
**Replies:** 64\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-itunes-source-script-with-multiple-search-criteria/47197 "2026-09-20T04:54:04Z")

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Greetings to the Mp3Tag community. After using @pone's WS iTunes script(s) for years, I've finally decided to take up scripting and give it a shot at creating a tool with the functions I wanted. And the main one was th…

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## [Mp3tag Proxy — fixes Cloudflare 403 for Beatport & Traxsource web sources (Windows)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-proxy-fixes-cloudflare-403-for-beatport-traxsource-web-sources-windows/71557)

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**Author:** [@The\_Zhu](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/The_Zhu)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-proxy-fixes-cloudflare-403-for-beatport-traxsource-web-sources-windows/71557 "2026-09-18T15:32:10Z")

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Hi everyone, If you've been getting 403 Forbidden when fetching tags from Beatport or Traxsource, that's Cloudflare's bot protection blocking Mp3tag. I built a small free tool that works around it: Mp3tag Proxy. What i…

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## [\[WS\] Deezer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-deezer/45537)

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**Author:** [@vikaesar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/vikaesar)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-deezer/45537 "2026-09-18T08:56:27Z")

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This is a web source script for Deezer, a popular music streaming service. It is particularly useful when looking to get information about the people involved in the music creation process of an album and its tracks, su…

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## [\[WS\] Bandcamp (search by URL)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-bandcamp-search-by-url/17838)

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**Author:** [@ms6676749](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ms6676749)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-bandcamp-search-by-url/17838 "2026-09-18T08:25:13Z")

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Bandcamp Tag Source This Bandcamp Tag Source allows for searching by Bandcamp URL via bandcamp.com Download Bandcamp-0.4.8.zip (4,9 KB) Requires Mp3tag v3.32 on Windows 10 or above or Mp3tag for Mac v1.9.13. Supported…

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## [\[WS\] Genius (Lyrics)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-genius-lyrics/52933)

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**Author:** [@bugzero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bugzero)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-genius-lyrics/52933 "2026-09-14T13:59:35Z")

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Intro After my first Web Source Script \[WS\] Tunebat and working on knowledge of regular expressions, I decided to create a new script and start a new thread to improve a web script for the best lyrics web source. I've b…

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## [\[WS\] Beatport · Traxsource · SoundCloud — Updated & Fixed Scripts 2026 (by Jordi & Claude)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-beatport-traxsource-soundcloud-updated-fixed-scripts-2026-by-jordi-claude/71123)

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**Author:** [@Jordi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jordi)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-beatport-traxsource-soundcloud-updated-fixed-scripts-2026-by-jordi-claude/71123 "2026-09-07T20:24:44Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm sharing three updated/fixed web source scripts for Mp3tag — one rewritten from scratch, one maintained from an existing base, and one with bug fixes applied. All verified against live site HTML/JSON as …

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## [bandcamp](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bandcamp/14973)

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**Author:** [@Mhvn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mhvn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bandcamp/14973 "2026-09-07T17:18:24Z")

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hey everyone.thank you guys for your great job.i just want this web source so badly.it is a great music database that most of my music is from there and i dont find them any where elese if anyone can make this for me.it …

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## [\[WS\] Beatport.com by stevehero \[Release, Single Track & Artwork tagging\]](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-beatport-com-by-stevehero-release-single-track-artwork-tagging/12568)

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**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\
**Replies:** 1308\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-beatport-com-by-stevehero-release-single-track-artwork-tagging/12568 "2026-09-07T13:13:28Z")

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Mp3tag ver required Mac ver 1.8.4 / Win ver 3.26 (or Newer) Last updated 2024.10.08 Reading time 2 mins Scripts download beatport by stevehero v6.007 Scripts.zip (45.…

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## [\[WS\] Goodreads for Audiobooks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-goodreads-for-audiobooks/52147)

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**Author:** [@FidoFuz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FidoFuz)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-goodreads-for-audiobooks/52147 "2026-09-06T14:12:41Z")

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This is a web source script for goodreads. I based it on the tags produced by the audible.com scripts. I use it as an alternative when the Audiobook is not available on audible.com. Updated for miscellaneous fixes due…

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## [Mp3tag Development Build Status](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-development-build-status/455)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-development-build-status/455 "2026-08-29T12:36:44Z")

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Date: 2026-08-29 Version: 3.36.1 Status: Stable Download: 64-bit mp3tag-v3.36.1-x64-setup.exe 32-bit mp3tag-v3.36.1-setup.exe

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## [Suggestion: Full cover preview at search results (was write access to "CurrentPreview" from within ParserScriptAlbum)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-full-cover-preview-at-search-results-was-write-access-to-currentpreview-from-within-parserscriptalbum/71720)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-full-cover-preview-at-search-results-was-write-access-to-currentpreview-from-within-parserscriptalbum/71720 "2026-08-22T16:21:27Z")

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I wanted to implement a configuration setting for websource scripts, that controls the Preview button on the List of search results and the This Album on \*some server\* labeled URL on the Adjust tag information screens. T…

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## [New strings added for translation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-strings-added-for-translation/57315)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-strings-added-for-translation/57315 "2026-08-19T12:12:01Z")

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This topic lists strings added for translation to help in localizing Mp3tag. You can subscribe to the topic to get notified whenever I update this list. v3.36-beta.5 \_C\_OPT\_FIELDVALUES\_CAPTION Field Values \_C\_OPT\_FIELDV…

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## [\[WS\] Apple Music](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-apple-music/51184)

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**Author:** [@AreDigg](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AreDigg)\
**Replies:** 515\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-apple-music/51184 "2026-08-18T16:22:03Z")

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I was tired of the old iTunes scripts so I decided to make new. One for Apple Music, and another for iTunes. Apple Music 3 (Web) Apple Music for MP3Tag (Web) 3.21.zip (25.7 KB) (13-02-2026) Apple Music 4 (API) For ad…

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## [Suggestion: Implementation of missing json functions to inquire json object names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-implementation-of-missing-json-functions-to-inquire-json-object-names/71649)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-implementation-of-missing-json-functions-to-inquire-json-object-names/71649 "2026-08-04T09:27:02Z")

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The deezer web source uses for artist names and their roles a json object that looks like that: {"SNG\_CONTRIBUTORS":{"composer":\["Riley B. King","Jules Bihari"\],"main\_artist":\["Eric Clapton","B.B. King"\],"music publishe…

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## [Export configuration template with the ability to sort, filter, display cover art, and play local songs in your browser](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configuration-template-with-the-ability-to-sort-filter-display-cover-art-and-play-local-songs-in-your-browser/71662)

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**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configuration-template-with-the-ability-to-sort-filter-display-cover-art-and-play-local-songs-in-your-browser/71662 "2026-08-02T12:30:41Z")

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Based on this idea here, I enhanced my example Export configuration script. MyColumnsExport (with Filter, Sort, Player, Cover) v1.2.mte (37,9 KB) (download it and place it in %appdata%\\Mp3tag\\export) Speed-optimized v…

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## [\[WS\] Last.fm](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-last-fm/5717)

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**Author:** [@dano](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dano)\
**Replies:** 53\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-last-fm/5717 "2026-07-18T03:50:06Z")

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Mp3tag v2.38 or higher required How do I install the script? / Wie installiere ich das Script? 4 Scripts: \* Import Artist picture as cover (small) Import Artist picture as cover (big) Use first artist top tag as gen…

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## [\[WS\] Metal Archives](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-metal-archives/5923)

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**Author:** [@dano](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dano)\
**Replies:** 211\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-metal-archives/5923 "2026-07-18T02:31:38Z")

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Metal Archives#Search by Album Search by: Album Imports: Artist, Album, Title, Year, Publisher, Cover + more Metal Archives#Search by Band Metal Archives#Search by Band + Album Note: Only search for Metal music, other…

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## [\[WS\] iTunes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-itunes/13478)

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**Author:** [@pone](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pone)\
**Replies:** 349\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-itunes/13478 "2026-07-15T23:07:11Z")

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This is a web sources script for the music catalog of Apple's iTunes. It writes the following tag fields: COVER; ALBUMARTIST; ALBUM; YEAR; PUBLISHER; GENRE; ARTIST; TITLE; TRACK script installation & usage: downloa…

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## [\[WS\] Audible via API](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-audible-via-api/64347)

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**Author:** [@Florian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Florian)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-audible-via-api/64347 "2026-07-10T17:21:32Z")

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Audible API Tag Source This Audible Tag Source allows for searching audiobooks via the external Audible API. Download audible-api-0.6.4.zip (20.8 KB) Installation Requires Mp3tag v3.22 or Mp3tag for Mac v1.8.6. Window…

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## [Speed improvement is unbelieveable](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/speed-improvement-is-unbelieveable/71581)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/speed-improvement-is-unbelieveable/71581 "2026-07-07T19:00:21Z")

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My first impression is that the running time of tag source scripts is now up to 10 times faster than before! Thank you @Florian.

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## [\[WS\] Qobuz (Available in 24 countries)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-qobuz-available-in-24-countries/60860)

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**Author:** [@GMK](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GMK)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-qobuz-available-in-24-countries/60860 "2026-07-03T15:05:58Z")

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Hello, MP3TAG users! I decided to post my first Web Source. Please let me know if there are improvements that can be made. I'm not currently happy with the way COMPOSER is extracted. Inconsistent fields are causing pr…

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## [\[WS\] Internet Music Video Database (IMVDb)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-internet-music-video-database-imvdb/71292)

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**Author:** [@arb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/arb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-internet-music-video-database-imvdb/71292 "2026-05-17T21:23:37Z")

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Hello! I've been maintaining the TMDb web source for a while and found another very similar database tailored to music videos: The website's search engine is very good: it lets you search by the title, artist and/or d…

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## [HowTo fix "Various Artists" to "Various" for Discogs search "ARTIST and ALBUM"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/howto-fix-various-artists-to-various-for-discogs-search-artist-and-album/66601)

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**Author:** [@make-nz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/make-nz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/howto-fix-various-artists-to-various-for-discogs-search-artist-and-album/66601 "2026-06-05T15:13:22Z")

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For me it has allways been and will be "Various Artists" for the tag Albumartist, not just "Various". Now, for Discogs search "ARTIST and ALBUM" you are out of luck with "Various Artists" and you get: To fix this, …

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## [\[WS\] Discogs Release ID with exact COMPOSER tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-discogs-release-id-with-exact-composer-tag/71176)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-discogs-release-id-with-exact-composer-tag/71176 "2026-06-05T12:04:49Z")

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The current version of the official discogs web source script supports the COMPOSER tag and fills it with artist names from track credits and release credits. The release credits optionally can contain a track list, that…

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## [\[WS\] VGMdb (extended)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-vgmdb-extended/59822)

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**Author:** [@GiFuJo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/GiFuJo)\
**Replies:** 85\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-vgmdb-extended/59822 "2026-06-04T17:29:08Z")

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Hi guys, I have written a Web Source Script for VGMdb. VGMdb focuses on video game music, but in my experience is also the best source for anime related music. The script started as a fork of Romano's great script foun…

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## [A little trouble with .txt export](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/a-little-trouble-with-txt-export/71379)

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**Author:** [@JoaoBC](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JoaoBC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/a-little-trouble-with-txt-export/71379 "2026-06-01T17:36:03Z")

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Good morning! When I use the feature to export tags to a .txt file, the program creates 2 control bytes BEFORE the first line of text in the exported file. You only notice this when you open the .txt file with a hexadec…

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## [Falsche Zuordnung der Artists bei spezieller Discogs-Seitenabfrage](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/falsche-zuordnung-der-artists-bei-spezieller-discogs-seitenabfrage/55098)

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**Author:** [@yorickausyps](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/yorickausyps)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/falsche-zuordnung-der-artists-bei-spezieller-discogs-seitenabfrage/55098 "2026-05-29T09:17:15Z")

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Der Track 7 ist ein Medley, das bei Discogs als Liste von 3 Teilen geführt wird (https://www.discogs.com/de/release/2028939-The-Allman-Brothers-Band-Dreams) Bei den Ergebnissen der Abfrage in Mp3tag wird der Artist des T…

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## [Help: Automatic routing of debug files for MacOS/Linux](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-automatic-routing-of-debug-files-for-macos-linux/71346)

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**Author:** [@arb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/arb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-automatic-routing-of-debug-files-for-macos-linux/71346 "2026-05-24T21:23:03Z")

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I figured for source authors, it's easiest saving a debug file in the same folder as whatever .src/.inc you'd be testing without having to manually change paths so there's less folders open at once. I've made a way to r…

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## [Dramatically changed Icons in newest v3.34-beta.6 - What do you think?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dramatically-changed-icons-in-newest-v3-34-beta-6-what-do-you-think/70900)

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**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dramatically-changed-icons-in-newest-v3-34-beta-6-what-do-you-think/70900 "2026-05-19T13:02:57Z")

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Since the version Mp3tag v3.34-beta6 the Toolbar icons seems to be dramatically changed: Unselected Track Selected Track ---\> These are the same icons in Mp3tag v3.34-beta4: Unselected Track Selected Track …

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## [\[WS\] Hitparade ch](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-hitparade-ch/9158)

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**Author:** [@dano](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dano)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ws-hitparade-ch/9158 "2026-05-08T21:52:00Z")

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Hitparade Script for Year + Cover How do I install the script? / Wie installiere ich das Script? \\o/ 2021-01-11: Updated 2021-01-15: Updated 2021-05-06: Updated 2026-04-28: Updated Hitparade09.rar (1.3 KB)

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