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soundcloud-key-fetch

library1.0.13jsnpmunverified

Scrapes a SoundCloud API key from the SoundCloud website without requiring a developer account or app registration. v1.0.13, released sporadically, no semver tracking. Key differentiator: no dependencies, works out-of-the-box. However, scraping mechanism is fragile and may break if SoundCloud changes their site structure. Alternative: official SoundCloud API registration.

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soundcloud-key-fetch

devopsjavascriptv1.0.13

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Install & Compatibility

Where this runs

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Code

Verified usage

Verified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.

default export (module object)

✓ import sckey from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'

✗ const sckey = require('soundcloud-key-fetch')

ESM and CommonJS both supported. The package exports a single object with fetchKey and testKey methods.

fetchKey

✓ import { fetchKey } from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'

✗ import { fetchKey } from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'

Named export available. Note that the package's default export is the module itself, so named import works.

testKey

✓ import { testKey } from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'

✗ import { testKey } from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'

Named export. Both fetchKey and testKey return Promises.

module (default)

✓ const sckey = require('soundcloud-key-fetch')

CommonJS require is supported. No wrong pattern for require.

Fetches a SoundCloud API key, tests its validity, and logs results. Demonstrates both async/await usage and error handling.

import sckey from 'soundcloud-key-fetch'; async function main() { try { const key = await sckey.fetchKey(); console.log('Fetched key:', key); const isValid = await sckey.testKey(key); console.log('Key valid:', isValid); } catch (err) { console.error('Error:', err.message); } } main();

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe fetched key has no special privileges (e.g., SoundCloud GO access). It provides the same access as an anonymous user.

fix

Use official SoundCloud API registration if elevated access is required.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaScraping method is fragile and may break if SoundCloud changes their web page structure.

fix

No fix; monitor package updates or use official API.

affects: >=1.0.0

gotchaThe package may violate SoundCloud's Terms of Service. Use at your own risk.

fix

Consider using official SoundCloud API and obtaining a key legally.

affects: >=1.0.0

Errors

Common errors & fixes

Error: Request failed with status code 403

SoundCloud may have blocked scraping or the key is invalid.

fix

Retry later or check if the package has been updated to handle site changes.

TypeError: sckey.fetchKey is not a function

Incorrect import (e.g., import sckey from 'soundcloud-key-fetch' without default import or using wrong module system).

fix

Ensure proper import: const sckey = require('soundcloud-key-fetch') for CJS or import sckey from 'soundcloud-key-fetch' for ESM.

fetchKey is not a function

Using named import incorrectly or the package failed to load.

fix

Use default import: import sckey from 'soundcloud-key-fetch' then sckey.fetchKey().

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Version history

1.0.13latest on npm

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Dependencies

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Resources

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homepagehttps://gitlab.com/sylviiu/soundcloud-key-fetch#readme ↗