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Description
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Feature Request: Synchronized Lyrics Support
Summary
Add support for displaying synchronized lyrics in ytermusic by integrating with the LRCLib API.
Motivation
Synchronized lyrics enhance the music listening experience by allowing users to follow along with the song in real-time. LRCLib provides a free, open API that offers both synced and unsynced lyrics for a wide variety of tracks.
Proposed Implementation
Integrate with the
[LRCLib API](https://lrclib.net/docs)
to fetch synchronized lyrics
Display lyrics in the TUI interface, synchronized with the current playback position
Cache downloaded .lrc files locally to reduce API calls and enable offline lyrics viewing
Add a keyboard shortcut to toggle lyrics view (e.g., l key)
Fall back to unsynced lyrics if synced lyrics are unavailable
Similar Implementations
Other music players have successfully integrated LRCLib:
Namida supports LRCLib for YouTube videos
SPRT (Spotify CLI) uses LRCLib for synced lyrics
Various other players have added LRCLib support due to its free and reliable API
Benefits
Enhances user experience without compromising the lightweight nature of ytermusic
LRCLib API is free and doesn't require authentication
Lyrics files are small and fit well with ytermusic's caching architecture
Maintains privacy focus as LRCLib is community-driven and open
Optional Configuration
Add configuration options in the config file:
text
enable_lyrics: true
auto_fetch_lyrics: true
lyrics_display_position: "right" # or "bottom"
Thank you for considering this feature!