Plugins
Plugins configuration dialog
Plugins configuration controls Collections, Internet Services, and Local Collection Backends.
Amarok offers you access to the following Collections, if they are available:
| Collection | Description |
|---|---|
|
AudioCD Collection |
AudioCD collection plugin for Amarok |
|
DAAP Collection |
DAAP collection plugin for Amarok |
|
iPod, iPad & iPhone Collection |
Plugin to use iPod-like devices as collections in Amarok |
|
MTP Collection |
MTP collection plugin for Amarok |
|
Universal Mass Storage Collection |
UMS/USB collection plugin for Amarok |
|
UPnP Collection |
UPnP collection plugin for Amarok |
Amarok offers by default the following Internet services:
| Service | Description | Needs configuration  |
|---|---|---|
|
Ampache |
Use an external music server |
Yes, Ampache server needed |
|
gpodder.net |
Podcast service. See also gpodder.net |
No |
|
Jamendo |
Listen to free music published under Creative Common licenses. See also Jamendo.com |
No |
|
Last.fm |
A popular internet radio service, streaming only for subscribers. See also Last.fm |
Yes, personal information to scrobble |
|
Magnatune Store |
Preview and buy music from a non-evil record label. See also Magnatunes.com |
Only for downloads |
|
MP3 Music Store |
Access the Amazon MP3 Store directly from Amarok |
Yes |
|
mp3tunes |
A personal mp3 locker. See also mp3tunes.com |
Yes |
|
Podcast Directory |
Browse and subscribe to a huge choice of podcasts |
No |
Other service are available through scripts.
Amarok offers you access to the following Local Collection Backends, if they are available:
| Devices | Description |
|---|---|
|
Local Files & USB Mass Storage Backend |
Local Collection folders on local and pluggable disks |
|
NFS Share Backend |
Local Collection folders on remote NFS shares (Network File System) |
|
SMB (Windows) Share Backend |
Local Collection folders on remote Samba (Windows) shares |
If you have access to a remote Ampache music server, click and enter the necessary information. You can configure access to more than one Ampache server. For more information see the Ampache section in what follows.
While streaming is free with Last.fm's own online player for residents of the US, the UK and Germany, it only works in Amarok for paid subscribers. Scrobbling is free, however, provided you enter your Last.fm username and password by clicking . Amarok allows you to store the password in the secure KDE Wallet. If you decline the use of Kwallet, your password will be stored in clear text instead.
Listen to the music offered by Magnatune for free and buy it directly through Amarok. Click to add your membership credentials if you are a member and/or add your email address to re-download music you previously have downloaded from Magnatune.
To download, you then go to the Media Sources pane, select the Internet section and click on the Magnatune Store. It will then download the catalog where you can search and select the music you want to buy.
Access the Amazon MP3 Store directly from Amarok.
The Amazon MP3 Store needs to know what country you are located in because it offers different items depending on your location. The following countries are allowed:
France
Austria, Germany, Switzerland
Japan
United Kingdom
United States (default)
NOTE: Changing the country invalidates your shopping cart. If your country is not in the list, you cannot use the Amazon MP3 Store because it is not supported by Amazon.