Overview
The Mixcloud API lets you access DJ mixes, radio shows, and podcast data from Mixcloud's platform. You can browse shows by artist, retrieve track listings, and manage user-uploaded audio content. It uses OAuth 2.0, so beginners should start with public endpoints before exploring authenticated features.
Beginner Tip
Start with public read endpoints (e.g., fetching a user's cloudcasts) without OAuth first, then add authentication when you need to act on behalf of a user.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"name": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
"artist": "Queen",
"album": "A Night at the Opera",
"duration_ms": 354000,
"popularity": 92,
"preview_url": "https://p.scdn.co/mp3-preview/..."
} Field Reference
key Unique path identifier for the cloudcast, e.g. "/DJName/show-title/". name Display title of the cloudcast or show. url Full public URL to the cloudcast page on Mixcloud. created_time Timestamp when the cloudcast was uploaded. play_count Total number of times this cloudcast has been played. audio_length Duration of the audio in seconds. Implementation Example
const url = "https://www.mixcloud.com/developers/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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