ignore pid file

.gitignore

@@ -174,3 +174,5 @@ cython_debug/
 # 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

@@ -13,9 +13,14 @@ A Python-based bridge that provides an MPRIS2 interface for Winamp/WACUP on Linu
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-### 1. Winamp Web Interface Plugin
+### 1. Winamp / WACUP
-The bridge communicates with Winamp through the **Winamp Web Interface** plugin.
+The bridge is designed to work with both classic Winamp and [WACUP](https://getwacup.org.uk/) (Winamp Community Update Project).
-- **Download**: [Winamp Web Interface v7.5.10](https://winampheritage.com/plugin/winamp-web-interface/92511) (Source included in repository).
+- **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.
@@ -32,6 +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):
@@ -84,3 +90,6 @@ busctl --user call org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.winamp /org/mpris/MediaPlayer2 org.mpr
 - **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.
+
+## 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.")