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waldyrious/mygpo — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2024-11-08

Audience · developerComplexity · 3/5StaleSetup · moderate

TL;DR

mygpo is the open-source backend webservice that powers gpodder.net, handling podcast subscription storage and sync across devices and apps.

Mindmap

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  root((mygpo))
    Inputs
      Podcast subscriptions
      Sync requests
      Listening history
    Outputs
      Synced subscriptions
      API responses
    Use Cases
      Sync podcasts across devices
      Power podcast apps
      Manage subscriptions
    Tech Stack
      Python
      Webservice API

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Run mygpo as the backend for a gpodder.net-style service that stores and syncs podcast subscriptions.

REASON 2

Integrate a podcast app with mygpo's API so users can sync subscriptions across phone, tablet, and computer.

REASON 3

Store and serve listening history and preferences so users pick up episodes where they left off on another device.

REASON 4

Contribute code or documentation to the open-source project via its Slack channel and mailing list.

What's in the stack?

PythonWebservice API

How it stacks up

waldyrious/mygpo0verflowme/alarm-clock0verflowme/seclists
Language—CSS—
Last pushed2024-11-082022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceStaleDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/52/51/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderops devops

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Runs as a webservice needing its own server setup to integrate with a podcast app or client.

Open source, anyone can read the code, report bugs, or contribute, though the exact license terms aren't stated.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to call mygpo's API to sync a user's podcast subscriptions from my podcast app.
Prompt 2
Help me set up a local instance of mygpo so I can test podcast subscription syncing.
Prompt 3
Explain how mygpo stores and serves listening history so I can add resume-playback syncing to my app.
Prompt 4
Walk me through contributing a bug fix to mygpo, including where the community coordinates discussion.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is mygpo?

mygpo is the open-source backend webservice that powers gpodder.net, handling podcast subscription storage and sync across devices and apps.

Is mygpo actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2024-11-08).

What license does mygpo use?

Open source, anyone can read the code, report bugs, or contribute, though the exact license terms aren't stated.

How hard is mygpo to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is mygpo for?

Mainly developer.

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