ignore pid file

.gitignore

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+# ---> Python
+# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+# C extensions
+*.so
+
+# Distribution / packaging
+.Python
+build/
+develop-eggs/
+dist/
+downloads/
+eggs/
+.eggs/
+lib/
+lib64/
+parts/
+sdist/
+var/
+wheels/
+share/python-wheels/
+*.egg-info/
+.installed.cfg
+*.egg
+MANIFEST
+
+# PyInstaller
+#  Usually these files are written by a python script from a template
+#  before PyInstaller builds the exe, so as to inject date/other infos into it.
+*.manifest
+*.spec
+
+# Installer logs
+pip-log.txt
+pip-delete-this-directory.txt
+
+# Unit test / coverage reports
+htmlcov/
+.tox/
+.nox/
+.coverage
+.coverage.*
+.cache
+nosetests.xml
+coverage.xml
+*.cover
+*.py,cover
+.hypothesis/
+.pytest_cache/
+cover/
+
+# Translations
+*.mo
+*.pot
+
+# Django stuff:
+*.log
+local_settings.py
+db.sqlite3
+db.sqlite3-journal
+
+# Flask stuff:
+instance/
+.webassets-cache
+
+# Scrapy stuff:
+.scrapy
+
+# Sphinx documentation
+docs/_build/
+
+# PyBuilder
+.pybuilder/
+target/
+
+# Jupyter Notebook
+.ipynb_checkpoints
+
+# IPython
+profile_default/
+ipython_config.py
+
+# pyenv
+#   For a library or package, you might want to ignore these files since the code is
+#   intended to run in multiple environments; otherwise, check them in:
+# .python-version
+
+# pipenv
+#   According to pypa/pipenv#598, it is recommended to include Pipfile.lock in version control.
+#   However, in case of collaboration, if having platform-specific dependencies or dependencies
+#   having no cross-platform support, pipenv may install dependencies that don't work, or not
+#   install all needed dependencies.
+#Pipfile.lock
+
+# UV
+#   Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include uv.lock in version control.
+#   This is especially recommended for binary packages to ensure reproducibility, and is more
+#   commonly ignored for libraries.
+#uv.lock
+
+# poetry
+#   Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include poetry.lock in version control.
+#   This is especially recommended for binary packages to ensure reproducibility, and is more
+#   commonly ignored for libraries.
+#   https://python-poetry.org/docs/basic-usage/#commit-your-poetrylock-file-to-version-control
+#poetry.lock
+
+# pdm
+#   Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include pdm.lock in version control.
+#pdm.lock
+#   pdm stores project-wide configurations in .pdm.toml, but it is recommended to not include it
+#   in version control.
+#   https://pdm.fming.dev/latest/usage/project/#working-with-version-control
+.pdm.toml
+.pdm-python
+.pdm-build/
+
+# PEP 582; used by e.g. github.com/David-OConnor/pyflow and github.com/pdm-project/pdm
+__pypackages__/
+
+# Celery stuff
+celerybeat-schedule
+celerybeat.pid
+
+# SageMath parsed files
+*.sage.py
+
+# Environments
+.env
+.venv
+env/
+venv/
+ENV/
+env.bak/
+venv.bak/
+
+# Spyder project settings
+.spyderproject
+.spyproject
+
+# Rope project settings
+.ropeproject
+
+# mkdocs documentation
+/site
+
+# mypy
+.mypy_cache/
+.dmypy.json
+dmypy.json
+
+# Pyre type checker
+.pyre/
+
+# pytype static type analyzer
+.pytype/
+
+# Cython debug symbols
+cython_debug/
+
+# PyCharm
+#  JetBrains specific template is maintained in a separate JetBrains.gitignore that can
+#  be found at https://github.com/github/gitignore/blob/main/Global/JetBrains.gitignore
+#  and can be added to the global gitignore or merged into this file.  For a more nuclear
+#  option (not recommended) you can uncomment the following to ignore the entire idea folder.
+#.idea/
+
+# Ruff stuff:
+.ruff_cache/
+
+# PyPI configuration file
+.pypirc
+
+# PID/run file
+*.pid

GEMINI.md

@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@ busctl --user call org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpr
 - **`winamp_mpris_old.py`**: A previous iteration of the bridge.
 - **`sample_Winamp Web Interface.html`**: A sample of the HTML returned by the Winamp Web Interface, used for reference in parsing logic.
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> The source code in `Wawi Source/` and `gen_httpSrv_systray/` is provided for reference only. The bridge currently interacts with the compiled binaries.
+
 ## Development Conventions
 
 - **D-Bus Interface:** Defined via XML introspection string within the `WinampMPRIS` class.

README.md

@@ -8,19 +8,26 @@ A Python-based bridge that provides an MPRIS2 interface for Winamp/WACUP on Linu
 - **Playback Controls**: Supports Play, Pause, Next, Previous, and Stop via the Winamp Web Interface.
 - **Live Position Tracking**: Extrapolates playback position for smooth progress bars in your desktop's media widget.
 - **Robustness**: Gracefully handles Winamp being offline and automatically reconnects when it starts.
-- **Systemd Integration**: Can be run as a background user service.
+- **Systemd Integration**: Can be run as a background user service conforming to XDG standards.
+- **XDG Compliance**: Installs to `~/.local/bin`, logs to `~/.local/state/winamp-mpris/`, and stores PID in `$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR`.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-### 1. Winamp Web Interface Plugin
-The bridge communicates with Winamp through the **Winamp Web Interface** plugin.
-- **Download**: [Winamp Web Interface v7.5.10](https://winampheritage.com/plugin/winamp-web-interface/92511)
+### 1. Winamp / WACUP
+The bridge is designed to work with both classic Winamp and [WACUP](https://getwacup.org.uk/) (Winamp Community Update Project).
+- **Download WACUP**: [https://getwacup.org.uk/preview/](https://getwacup.org.uk/preview/)
+- **Testing Environment**: This bridge was primarily tested using **WACUP** installed via [Bottles](https://usebottles.com/) using the `soda-9.0-1` runner.
+
+### 2. Winamp Web Interface Plugin
+The bridge communicates with Winamp through the **Winamp Web Interface** plugin (Wawi), originally written by **Phil Himsworth** (2001-2002).
+The Wawi v7.5.13 installer `Wawi_7-5-13.exe` is included in this repository. More info can be found at [Winamp Heritage (v7.5.10)](https://winampheritage.com/plugin/winamp-web-interface/92511).
 - **Installation**: Install the plugin in Winamp/WACUP.
 - **Configuration**:
     1. Open Winamp Preferences -> Plug-ins -> General Purpose.
     2. Configure "Winamp Web Interface".
     3. Set a **Username** (default: `winamp`) and **Password** (default: `llama`).
     4. Ensure the server is running (default port: `5666`).
+    5. In the **Users** tab, ensure the user has **Play** permissions.
 
 ### 2. Winamp/WACUP Title Formatting
 To ensure the bridge can extract correct metadata, you must configure Winamp to show specific information in its window title.
@@ -30,6 +37,7 @@ To ensure the bridge can extract correct metadata, you must configure Winamp to
   %artist%–%album%–%title% | %playback_time%/%length% - Winamp
   ```
   *(Note: The separator between Artist, Album, and Title should be an en-dash `–` or a simple dash `-`)*.
+  ![](WACUP-Title-Format.png)
   
 ### 3. Linux Dependencies
 Install the required Python libraries, `wmctrl`, and `libnotify` (for notifications):
@@ -43,43 +51,33 @@ sudo dnf install wmctrl libnotify  # or sudo apt install wmctrl libnotify
 
 ## Installation & Setup
 
-1. **Clone or copy the script** to a local directory (e.g., `~/Scripts/winamp-mpris/`).
-2. **Configure Credentials**: If you changed the default username/password in the plugin, update the `AUTH` variable in `winamp_mpris.py`.
+The project includes an XDG-compliant installer:
 
-### Running Manually
 ```bash
-python3 winamp_mpris.py
+chmod +x install.sh
+./install.sh
 ```
 
-### Testing and Debugging
-You can use `busctl` to interact with the MPRIS interface:
+This will:
+1. Install the script to `~/.local/bin/winamp-mpris`.
+2. Install and enable the systemd user service `winamp-mpris.service`.
+3. Start the bridge immediately.
+
+### Logs and Monitoring
+- **Logs**: `tail -f ~/.local/state/winamp-mpris/bridge.log`
+- **Systemd Logs**: `journalctl --user -u winamp-mpris.service -f`
+- **PID File**: `$XDG_RUNTIME_DIR/winamp-mpris.pid`
+
+### Testing with busctl
+You can manually interact with the MPRIS interface:
 ```bash
 # Get playback status
 busctl --user get-property org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.Player PlaybackStatus
 
-# Get current position (in microseconds)
-busctl --user get-property org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.Player Position
-
 # Send commands
 busctl --user call org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.Player PlayPause
 ```
 
-### Running as a systemd User Service
-1. **Install the service file**:
-   ```bash
-   mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user/
-   cp winamp-mpris.service ~/.config/systemd/user/
-   ```
-2. **Reload and Enable**:
-   ```bash
-   systemctl --user daemon-reload
-   systemctl --user enable --now winamp-mpris.service
-   ```
-3. **Monitor Logs**:
-   ```bash
-   journalctl --user -u winamp-mpris.service -f
-   ```
-
 ## Technical Details
 
 - **D-Bus Bus**: `org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp`
@@ -88,6 +86,10 @@ busctl --user call org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpr
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-- **Controls not working**: Ensure the Winamp Web Interface is accessible at `http://localhost:5666` and the credentials in the script match your plugin settings.
+- **401 Unauthorized**: Ensure the Winamp Web Interface credentials match those in `winamp-mpris` and that the user has "Play" permissions in the plugin's Users tab.
+- **Controls not working**: Ensure the Winamp Web Interface is accessible at `http://localhost:5666`.
 - **No Metadata**: Ensure `wmctrl -l` can see the Winamp window and the title matches the expected format.
-- **KDE Plasma 6**: If using Plasma 6 on Wayland, you may need to grant "Remote Control" permissions when prompted to allow `wmctrl` to read window titles accurately.
+- **KDE Plasma 6**: If using Plasma 6 on Wayland, you may need to grant "Remote Control" permissions when prompted.
+
+## Demo
+<video controls autoplay muted loop src="Screencast_20260408_184805.mp4"></video>

winamp_mpris.py

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
 # --- CONFIGURATION & XDG PATHS ---
 BASE_URL = "http://localhost:5666"
 AUTH = ('winamp', 'llama')
+POSSIBLE_CREDS = [('winamp', 'llama'), ('winamp', ''), None]
 APP_ID = "org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp"
 DEFAULT_ART = "https://webamp.org/favicon.ico"
 
@@ -39,6 +40,29 @@ logging.basicConfig(
 )
 logger = logging.getLogger("winamp-mpris")
 
+def authenticated_get(url, timeout=2):
+    """Helper to perform GET with authentication fallback."""
+    global AUTH
+    try:
+        r = requests.get(url, auth=AUTH, timeout=timeout)
+        if r.status_code != 401:
+            return r
+    except requests.RequestException as e:
+        raise e
+
+    for cred in POSSIBLE_CREDS:
+        if cred == AUTH:
+            continue
+        try:
+            r = requests.get(url, auth=cred, timeout=timeout)
+            if r.status_code != 401:
+                logger.info(f"Authentication fallback successful: switched to {cred}")
+                AUTH = cred
+                return r
+        except requests.RequestException:
+            continue
+    return r
+
 def write_pid_file():
     try:
         with open(PID_FILE, "w") as f:
@@ -127,9 +151,9 @@ class WinampMPRIS:
     def _request(self, endpoint):
         logger.info(f"COMMAND RECEIVED: {endpoint}")
         try:
-            r = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}", auth=AUTH, timeout=2)
+            r = authenticated_get(f"{BASE_URL}/{endpoint}", timeout=2)
             if r.status_code == 401:
-                msg = "401 Unauthorized: Check gen_httpsrv.dll plugin config. Ensure user 'winamp' has correct password and 'Play' permissions in Users tab."
+                msg = "401 Unauthorized: All authentication attempts failed (winamp:llama, winamp:, anon). Check plugin config."
                 logger.warning(f"ERROR: {msg}")
                 subprocess.run(["notify-send", "-u", "critical", "-t", "10000", "Winamp Bridge Auth Error", msg])
             elif r.status_code != 200:
@@ -334,7 +358,7 @@ def update_loop(player):
 
             # 2. Poll Web UI (Status and Time source)
             try:
-                r = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/main", auth=AUTH, timeout=1)
+                r = authenticated_get(f"{BASE_URL}/main", timeout=1)
                 if r.status_code == 200:
                     offline_logged = False
                     auth_error_logged = False
@@ -396,12 +420,12 @@ def update_loop(player):
                             player._album = ""
                 elif r.status_code == 401:
                     if not auth_error_logged:
-                        msg = "401 Unauthorized: Check gen_httpsrv.dll plugin config. Ensure user 'winamp' has correct password and 'Play' permissions in Users tab."
+                        msg = "401 Unauthorized: All authentication attempts failed (winamp:llama, winamp:, anon). Check plugin config."
                         logger.warning(f"ERROR: {msg}")
                         subprocess.run(["notify-send", "-u", "critical", "-t", "10000", "Winamp Bridge Auth Error", msg])
                         auth_error_logged = True
                     player._status = "Stopped"
-            except requests.exceptions.RequestException:
+            except requests.RequestException:
                 if not window_title:
                     if not offline_logged:
                         logger.info("Winamp Web Interface offline and no window found.")