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nightingale
nightingale is an open-source audio project by rzru (rzru/nightingale on GitHub). It has 1,484 GitHub stars and 111 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 2 October 2026.
Machine-learning karaoke with scores — sing at home, for free.
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.5k stars⑂ 111 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- rzru/nightingale
- GitHub stars
- 1,484
- Forks
- 111
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 2 October 2026
- Category
- Audio
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Open the app
Launch it in your browser or as a desktop build.
- Pick a track
Choose a song from the available catalog.
- Sing along
ML separation handles the backing track while you sing.
- Check your score
Get rated on pitch and timing, then retry for a better score.
// features
Why people love it
ML vocal separation
Uses machine learning to build sing-along backing tracks.
Performance scoring
Rates your singing so you can track improvement.
Web-based app
Runs in the browser with a polished karaoke interface.
Karaoke game feel
Scoring turns practice into a friendly competition.
GPL-3.0 license
Free and open; derivatives must stay open too.
Active development
Recent commits show it is still being improved.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/rzru/nightingale.git cd nightingale - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Host a karaoke night without renting equipment.
- Practice singing with instant feedback.
- Run a singing competition at a party.
- Warm up your voice with scored exercises.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains nightingale?
It is an open-source project at rzru/nightingale with 111 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is nightingale free for commercial use?
GPL-3.0 licensed — free to use, but modified versions must also be GPL.
How does the scoring work?
It uses ML analysis of pitch and timing to score your performance against the track.
Do I need special hardware?
Just a computer with a microphone; no special karaoke machine required.
Where do the songs come from?
The app provides a catalog; check the project docs for details on adding tracks.
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