Last.FM Scraper

**rwparris2** · 2008-10-04, 04:55

(I'll be keeping all my questions about a Last.FM scraper in this thread, to keep things somewhat organized)

Is it possible to get access to both artist name and album when searching for albums? It would make results more accurate and easier to parse, plus it would be using the developer API instead of actually scraping the site which is better IMO.

The URL I need to form looks like: http://ws.audioscrobbler.com/2.0/?me...efefd244e12a5&artist=Beck&album=Mellow+Gold

It isn't NECESSARY, but it would be nicer if I could do it like that.

**althekiller** · 2008-10-04, 05:50

Wouldn't this question be better suited for the people who develop an manage the API you're trying to use? That being the last.fm dev forum.

**spiff** · 2008-10-04, 12:34

buffer1 holds album
buffer2 holds artist. already available

pyro-x · 2008-10-13, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwparris2

(I'll be keeping all my questions about a Last.FM scraper in this thread, to keep things somewhat organized)

Is it possible to get access to both artist name and album when searching for albums? It would make results more accurate and easier to parse, plus it would be using the developer API instead of actually scraping the site which is better IMO.

The URL I need to form looks like: http://ws.audioscrobbler.com/2.0/?me...efefd244e12a5&artist=Beck&album=Mellow+Gold

It isn't NECESSARY, but it would be nicer if I could do it like that.

ups! i also begin with the last.fm, didn't know there was a developer api for getting that kind of info!. Anyway, it seems it your work is more advanced than mine he.. Still developing it?. I would just wait for it, or help you if you want

**rwparris2** · 2008-10-14, 04:49

Please continue to help, I've done very little on it so you definitely won't be stepping on my toes.

2008-10-04, 04:55	#1
rwparris2 Team-XBMC Python Coder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,300	Last.FM Scraper (I'll be keeping all my questions about a Last.FM scraper in this thread, to keep things somewhat organized) Is it possible to get access to both artist name and album when searching for albums? It would make results more accurate and easier to parse, plus it would be using the developer API instead of actually scraping the site which is better IMO. The URL I need to form looks like: http://ws.audioscrobbler.com/2.0/?me...efefd244e12a5&artist=Beck&album=Mellow+Gold It isn't NECESSARY, but it would be nicer if I could do it like that. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search and search the forum before posting. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please read how to submit a proper bug report. If you're interested in writing addons for xbmc, read docs and how-to for plugins and scripts \|\|\| http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-addons/

2008-10-04, 05:50	#2
althekiller Team-XBMC Developer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,056	Wouldn't this question be better suited for the people who develop an manage the API you're trying to use? That being the last.fm dev forum. __________________ Howto post your problem in a useful manner. #xbmc-linux on FreeNode XBMC online-manual, FAQ, search, forum rules, how to submit a bugreport.

2008-10-04, 12:34	#3
spiff Grumpy Bastard Developer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,715	buffer1 holds album buffer2 holds artist. already available __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.

2008-10-14, 04:49	#5
rwparris2 Team-XBMC Python Coder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,300	Please continue to help, I've done very little on it so you definitely won't be stepping on my toes. __________________ Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search and search the forum before posting. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please read how to submit a proper bug report. If you're interested in writing addons for xbmc, read docs and how-to for plugins and scripts \|\|\| http://code.google.com/p/xbmc-addons/

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