Deep-Tent-Swarm

Deep-Tent-Swarm is a simple alternative front-end for Bandcamp.
It is free and open source software, with its code available on Forgejo.
It was inspired by Invidious, Nitter and the like.

How do I get started?

Use the search bar at the top to find what you're looking for.

Why would I use this?

You might prefer it over the official Bandcamp website if you want to

• browse Bandcamp without enabling JavaScript,
• escape Bandcamp's analytics or
• use a more lightweight website.

Why would I not use this?

The official website may be preferable if you want to

• support the artists you listen to,
• purchase releases or merchandise or
• manage your account or collection.

How do I set up redirection?

The easiest way to automatically redirect Bandcamp to Deep-Tent-Swarm is to use LibRedirect.
You can also use a generic redirection extension, in which case you need to create the following rules:

• https://$1.bandcamp.com/ → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/artist.php?name=$1
• https://$1.bandcamp.com/$2/$3 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/release.php?artist=$1&type=$2&name=$3
• https://bandcamp.com/search?q=$1 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/search.php?query=$1
• https://bandcamp.com/discover → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/discover.php
• https://bandcamp.com/discover/$1 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/discover.php?tags=$1
• https://f4.bcbits.com/img/$1 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/image.php?file=$1
• https://t4.bcbits.com/stream/$1/$2/$3?token=$4 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/audio.php?directory=$1&format=$2&file=$3&token=$4
• https://bandcamp.23video.com/$1/$2/$3/video_hd/$4 → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/video.php?parent=$1&child=$2&hash=$3&file=$4
• https://bandcamp.23video.com/$1/$2/$3/standard/thumbnail.png → https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/poster.php?parent=$1&child=$2&hash=$3

Finally, you can also prefix supported URLs with https://tent.deep-swarm.xyz/redirect.php?url=.