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Features
Tangle is not another music player.
It’s a system for organizing, syncing, and understanding music libraries across platforms.
These are the core features available in the beta, plus what’s evolving next.
One library, multiple sources
Tangle brings music from different platforms into a single library view.
- Streaming platforms, downloads, DJ libraries, and local files
- One place to see what you have, where it lives, and how it connects
- No duplication of audio files
This gives you an overview that no single platform provides.
Platform-aware syncing
Each platform is handled according to what’s technically and safely possible.
- Read-only where writing could break things
- Two-way sync where supported
- Clear boundaries per platform
You always know:
- What Tangle can read
- What it can write
- What stays untouched
→ See supported platforms
Tags as first-class building blocks
Tags are the foundation of organization in Tangle.
- Genre, mood, context, energy, anything
- One track can live in many systems at once
- No folder hierarchies to fight
Tags make it easy to:
- Rebuild playlists
- Explore connections
- Change your system without losing work
Playlist flexibility
Playlists in Tangle are views, not destinations.
- Build playlists from tags
- Keep multiple playlist logics on the same tracks
- Adapt playlists over time without starting from scratch
This works especially well for DJs and long-term curators.
Safe-by-design operations
Tangle is built to avoid destructive or irreversible actions.
- Sync operations are reversible
- You always control which version to keep (Tangle vs platform) when changes conflict
- Merges never overwrite data silently
- Automatic backups are created so you can roll back if needed
This means:
- You decide what wins in every sync
- You can experiment without fear
- Mistakes are recoverable
During beta, safety and control take priority over automation.
Human-readable library
Your library is stored in a human-readable format.
- Plain text files
- Inspectable outside the app
- Portable by default
If you ever stop using Tangle, your organization doesn’t disappear.
Built to grow
Some features are intentionally limited in the beta.
What’s actively evolving:
- Write-back support where safe
- Richer metadata visibility
- Graph-based exploration
- Deeper platform integrations
Tangle grows alongside your library, not ahead of it.