The Challenge
Tabletop gaming requires dynamic music management across multiple platforms, but existing solutions lack automation and campaign integration.
Solution & Architecture
Comprehensive automation system parsing campaign notes, discovering music, managing libraries, and providing seamless audio control during gameplay.
Technical Architecture:
Cross-platform application integrating multiple APIs, file parsing systems, network protocols, and note-taking platforms for complete tabletop audio automation.
Key Features
Multi-platform Plex control (Windows/Mac functional)
Markdown tracklist parser for automatic song identification
SoulSeek integration with custom Nicotine+ plugin
3-tier tagging system (Regional/Atmospheric/Micro-location)
Obsidian integration with embedded location controls
Automated playlist generation from tag combinations
Implementation Highlights
- Cross-platform Plex API integration functional
- Complex system design spanning multiple technologies
- Creative automation thinking for specialized workflow
- Integration of gaming, music discovery, and documentation systems
- Advanced technical architecture planning and implementation
Results & Impact
Showcases complex system integration thinking, API coordination, and innovative automation solutions for creative workflows.
Lessons Learned & Next Steps
🔍 Technical Learnings:
Cross-platform development challenges, API integration strategies, automation pipeline design, and specialized workflow optimization.
🚀 Future Enhancements:
Complete automation pipeline implementation, expanded tagging system, cloud integration, and potential commercial application for tabletop gaming community.