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SDK for non-visualizer iTunes plug-in?
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Is there such a thing? I cannot find anything at http://developer.apple.com.
I want to create an "extension" to iTunes that starts with iTunes. I need to do more than AppleScript will allow.
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Clinically Insane
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Although the old SoundJam SDK may still work, Apple has jealously guarded the plug-in functionality for anything other than visualizers. Nobody knows why they do this, but most of the non-visual plugins have required a lot of hard work and reverse engineering, and Apple Legal tends to go after anyone who tries it.
I believe this to be a foolish move on Apple's part, but I don't work for them, so I'm not exactly in a position to make decisions.
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Hmmm... not familiar with SoundJam, but I understand that was iTunes before it was iTunes?
I understand there was a plug-in that took music from an iPod that Apple quickly put the hammer down on, but my plug-in wouldn't be anything malicious or illegal. It's a shame that one of Apple's flagship apps is so "closed".
Thanks for the info. I'll see what I can find. I have no intention of entering the reverse engineering fray for the sake of a fun little project.
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If you want to do a codec, there is a system API for that. Just in case that's it.
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No, it's not a codec, more like a playlist "helper" app that does extra stuff.
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Your only option is to contact DTS and see what they suggest.
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Would you happen to know what email address at apple.com would be most suitable? Obviously dts@apple.com is for actual technical support. I am not paying $195 US to ask them if they have an iTunes SDK. I don't need to know that badly 
Thanks.
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You may have thought of this already but just in case: Are any of the existing plug-ins open source? Might be worth a look to see how they do it if they are.
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That is actually the first thing I looked for, but thanks for the suggestion just the same
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Since Apple keeps the stuff under lock and key, making it open source would likely violate an NDA.
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