README.md

ViewInSpotify Chrome Extension

Description

ViewInSpotify is a Chrome extension that allows you to find Spotify links for songs you are playing in YouTube videos. This repository contains both the extension and a Node.js backend.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure:

• You have installed Node.js and npm.
• You have a modern web browser such as Chrome.
• You have access to your Google API and Spotify API credentials.

Installation

To install ViewInSpotify, follow these steps:

Cloning the Repository

git clone https://github.com/YaySushi/view-in-spotify.git
cd view-in-spotify

Setting Up the Backend

Navigate to the backend directory and install dependencies:

cd server
npm install

Configuration

Set up the environment variables for the backend:

Create a .env file in the server directory and add your API keys:

YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_youtube_api_key_here
SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID=your_spotify_client_id_here
SPOTIFY_CLIENT_SECRET=your_spotify_client_secret_here

Running the Project

Starting the Backend Server

In the server directory, run:

npm start

This starts the backend server on http://localhost:3001.

Loading the Extension in Chrome

1. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
2. Enable Developer Mode at the top right.
3. Click "Load unpacked" and select the view-in-spotify directory.

Using the Extension

Navigate to a YouTube video with music, click the extension icon, and use the popup to find the song on Spotify.