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

Try It Now

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

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

Getting Started

Prerequisites

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

YouTube API Setup

• Go to the Google Cloud Console
• Create a new project or select an existing one
• Enable the YouTube Data API v3
• Create credentials (API Key)
• Copy your API key

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone 
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

Start the development servers

Backend:

Worker:

Frontend (in a new terminal):

License

MIT

Contributing & Feedback

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

Changelog

See the Changelog for the latest updates and features. --- Tranlated By Open Ai Tx | Last indexed: 2025-07-13 ---