Glossary
Provider
Provider
Provider refers to one of three compatible platforms that work with Ducky Radio.The three available providers are
Cider, Last.FM, and IcecastBrowser Overlay
Browser Overlay
This refers to a webpage that can be displayed as a Browser Source within broadcasting software (i.e. OBS Studio)Usually used to display “widgets” on a user’s stream.
Event
Event
Ducky Radio exposes a Websocket server that can be used to listen for track change events.
Cider
Cider
Cider is a third-party Apple Music client for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Cider is the backbone of the Apple Music portion of Ducky Radio, because it exposes a local HTTP server.Cider is owned and operated by Cider Collective
Icecast
Icecast
Icecast is a streaming media (audio/video) server.Icecast is owned and operated by the xiph open source community
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Screenshots
Blue background is removed when used as a browser source

Cover Art Overlay (Circlular)

Now Playing Vinyl Overlay

Last 5 Tracks Overlay

Cover Art Grid Overlay

Now Playing Card Overlay


Icecast