IMG.LY CE.SDK Plugin Soundstripe#

This plugin provides integration with Soundstripe’s audio library, allowing you to search and use Soundstripe audio tracks directly within CE.SDK.

Features#

• 🎵 Search and browse Soundstripe’s audio library directly in CE.SDK
• 🔄 Automatic refresh of expired audio URIs
• 📦 Seamless integration with CE.SDK’s asset management system
• 🎨 Artist credits and metadata support

Installation#

You can install the plugin via npm or a compatible package manager. Use the following commands to install the package:

pnpm add @imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web
# or
yarn add @imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web
# or
npm install @imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web

Prerequisites#

1. Soundstripe API Key#

You’ll need a valid Soundstripe API key. You can obtain one from Soundstripe.

2. Proxy Server Setup (Required)#

⚠️ Important: Soundstripe’s API requires server-side proxy implementation for production use. Direct browser access to Soundstripe’s API is intended for development only.

You must set up a proxy server as described in Soundstripe’s integration guide. This proxy will:

• Handle authentication securely
• Prevent exposing your API key in client-side code
• Ensure CORS compliance
• Maintain stable API access

Usage#

Basic Setup#

import CreativeEditorSDK from '@cesdk/cesdk-js';
import SoundstripePlugin from '@imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web';

const config = {
  license: 'your-license-here'
};

const cesdk = await CreativeEditorSDK.create(container, config);
await cesdk.addDefaultAssetSources();
await cesdk.addDemoAssetSources({ sceneMode: 'Design' });

// Add the Soundstripe plugin
await cesdk.addPlugin(
  SoundstripePlugin({
    apiKey: 'your-soundstripe-api-key'
  })
);

// Verify the asset source is available
console.log(
  `Available asset sources: ${cesdk.engine.asset.findAllSources().join(', ')}`
);

await cesdk.createDesignScene();

Adding Soundstripe to Audio Asset Library#

To make Soundstripe appear in the Audio asset library panel, update the audio entry to include the Soundstripe source:

// After adding the Soundstripe plugin
await cesdk.addPlugin(
  SoundstripePlugin({
    apiKey: 'your-soundstripe-api-key'
  })
);

// Add Soundstripe to the audio sources
cesdk.ui.updateAssetLibraryEntry('ly.img.audio', {
  sourceIds: ({ currentIds }) => [...currentIds, 'ly.img.audio.soundstripe']
});

// Now Soundstripe will appear in the Audio asset panel

Automatic URI Refresh#

Soundstripe MP3 file URIs expire after a certain time period. This plugin automatically handles URI refresh to ensure your audio tracks continue to play without interruption. The refresh happens:

• When a scene is loaded
• When the block selection changes

You can also manually trigger a refresh using the exported utility function:

import { refreshSoundstripeAudioURIs } from '@imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web';

// Manually refresh all Soundstripe audio URIs in the current scene
await refreshSoundstripeAudioURIs(cesdk.engine, { apiKey });

// Or when using a proxy server
await refreshSoundstripeAudioURIs(cesdk.engine, {
  baseUrl: 'https://your-proxy.com'
});

Configuration#

Plugin Configuration#

The plugin can be configured in two ways depending on your setup:

Option 1: Direct API Access (Development)#

import SoundstripePlugin from '@imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web';

await cesdk.addPlugin(
  SoundstripePlugin({
    apiKey: 'your-soundstripe-api-key' // Your Soundstripe API key
  })
);

Option 2: Proxy Server (Production - Recommended)#

import SoundstripePlugin from '@imgly/plugin-soundstripe-web';

await cesdk.addPlugin(
  SoundstripePlugin({
    baseUrl: 'https://your-proxy-server.com' // Your proxy server URL
  })
);

Configuration Parameters#

Note: Either apiKey or baseUrl must be provided. You cannot omit both parameters.

API Reference#

SoundstripePlugin(configuration)#

Creates a new Soundstripe plugin instance.

Parameters#

• configuration.apiKey (string, optional): Your Soundstripe API key. Required when using direct API access.
• configuration.baseUrl (string, optional): Your proxy server base URL. Required when using proxy server.

Note: Either apiKey or baseUrl must be provided.

Returns#

A plugin object compatible with CE.SDK’s plugin system

refreshSoundstripeAudioURIs(engine, config)#

Manually refreshes all Soundstripe audio URIs in the current scene.

Parameters#

• engine (CreativeEngine, required): The CE.SDK engine instance
• config (object, optional): Configuration object with the following properties:
  • apiKey (string, optional): Your Soundstripe API key. Optional when using proxy server.
  • baseUrl (string, optional): Your proxy server base URL

Returns#

Promise<void>

How It Works#

1. Asset Discovery: The plugin registers as an asset source (ly.img.audio.soundstripe) in CE.SDK
2. Search Integration: Users can search Soundstripe’s library through CE.SDK’s asset panel
3. Metadata Storage: When an audio track is added, the plugin stores the Soundstripe song ID as metadata
4. Automatic Refresh: The plugin monitors for expired URIs and automatically fetches fresh ones using the stored song IDs
5. Seamless Playback: Users experience uninterrupted audio playback even when URIs expire