How do I use? about node-id3 HOT 5 CLOSED

Hi,

node-id3 is for node.js, like you've mentioned, which is basically JavaScript outside of the browser.
This means that you have to install node.js first ( https://nodejs.org/en/ ).

After installing node.js, you need to create a package, which will be your application (you don't have to but I think it's the easiest way and best to learn about the node.js eco-system).

Open the cmd, switch to the desired folder to create your package and enter:
npm init
This will ask you some questions, you can just enter the name and skip everything else with the enter key.
After that, you can install node-id3 from the node.js package manager by typing:
npm install node-id3

By default, your main file for your package will be called "index.js", which you'll have to create in the same folder as the package.json.
When you've created the "index.js" file, open/edit it and enter:

var nodeID3 = require('node-id3');

at the beginning.

Now you can use it like shown in the example of the Readme.

For example, if you want to read the tags of a file, your index.js would look like this:

var nodeID3 = require('node-id3');
var read = nodeID3.read("C:/path/to/some/music.mp3");
console.log(read); //to print them

to execute your script, write into the cmd:
npm start
or
node index.js

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Thanks a million times!!!!
Can't express how much this helps.

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Sure, if you encounter any problems, feel free to create another issue!

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Hi,
I am not getting to read the time and the originalFilename fields of the tag... These fields returns undefined. How could I solve that?
Thanks!

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@G-Buen0 time and filename will only return a value if they are set in the tag (which is unlikely for most mp3s). If you think they are, I'd suggest you create a new issue and upload the mp3 that has the problem, then I can take a look at it

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