=== Serverless Radio ===
Contributors: svnlabs  
Donate link: https://www.svnlabs.com/paypal.html  
Tags: serverless radio player, mp3 linear playback, mp3 podcast player, audio player, autodj  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8.1  
Requires PHP: 5.6  
Stable tag: 0.9.0  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

A serverless MP3 linear streaming plugin that lets you create AutoDJ-like playlists from public MP3 folders — no VPS required.

== Description ==

**Serverless Radio** is a lightweight plugin that allows you to stream MP3 files in linear fashion — just like AutoDJ — without needing a VPS or dedicated streaming server. You can run a complete radio station from a standard shared hosting environment!

This plugin provides a JavaScript-powered linear stream from a public MP3 folder. Schedule your playlist, embed a player on your site, and start gaining listeners across the globe — even without going live.

**Perfect for:**
- Internet radio stations
- Podcasts
- Continuous audio playback
- Time-based playlists from hosted MP3s

=== 🔥 Key Highlights ===
- No VPS or dedicated server needed
- Auto-generates playlist from your public MP3 folder
- Works like AutoDJ in "virtual mode"
- Allows you to schedule linear playback
- Embed player anywhere with iframe
- Show current, last, and next song info
- Built-in playlist drag-and-drop customization
- Includes YouTube demo and live example

🎥 [Watch Demo on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCRiilDDyVY)  
🔊 [Try Live Demo](https://www.serverlessradio.com/demo/)

== Features ==

* Linear MP3 streaming via public folder
* Supports public MP3 folder URLs
* Automatically scans MP3 files and their durations
* Add/remove items from playlist manually
* Embed radio player using iframe
* Shareable and customizable player
* Display song metadata: Current / Last / Next
* Drag-and-drop playlist sorting
* Social sharing integration

== Installation ==

1. Unzip `serverless-radio.zip`.
2. Upload the `serverless-radio` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
3. Activate the plugin via the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
4. Go to **Settings → Serverless Radio**.
5. Enter your **MP3 Folder URL** (e.g., `https://your-domain.com/songs/`).
6. Use the generated iframe code to embed the player in posts or pages.

== How to Create a Serverless Radio ==

1. Upload your MP3 files to a public directory.
2. Use that directory URL in plugin settings.
3. The plugin will auto-scan and build a playlist from the MP3 files.
4. You can reorder and manage the playlist using drag-and-drop.

**Note:** The MP3 folder must be publicly accessible with direct file links.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

Visit the FAQ section:  
📚 [https://www.serverlessradio.com/faq/](https://www.serverlessradio.com/faq/)

== Screenshots ==

1. Serverless Radio Stream Player  
2. Playlist Scanner in Action  
3. Drag-and-Drop Playlist Editor  
4. Embed Code Generator

== Support ==

Need help or have a question? Contact us:  
💬 [https://www.serverlessradio.com/contact/](https://www.serverlessradio.com/contact/)

== Changelog ==

= 0.8.0 =
* Latest stable version

= 0.7.7 (10-May-2021) =
* Manual playlist creation added
* Updated FAQ

= 0.7.6 (15-Apr-2021) =
* Fixed `stripslashes` in JSON responses

= 0.7.5 (26-Feb-2021) =
* Drag-and-drop support in scanned playlist

= 0.7.4 (25-Feb-2021) =
* Replaced `file_get_contents` with `wp_remote_get`
* Improved HTML5 audio player compatibility
* Enhanced AJAX error handling

= 0.7.3 =
* Replaced EventSource with AJAX polling
* Better error messages for failed MP3 scans
* jQuery fallback added

= 0.7.2 =
* Fixed song duration parsing

= 0.7.1 =
* Fixed URL encoding for `%20` in song links

= 0.7 =
* Initial release