TrackWatch

TrackWatch is a self‑hosted service that monitors a Spotify user’s followed artists and detects new releases. It periodically queries the Spotify API, adds discovered tracks to a dedicated playlist, and can send email alerts when music becomes available. The application also provides tools to generate a discography view and to clean up “ghost” tracks that appear in a user’s library without actual content.

The system is built with a Python/Django backend, a React frontend, and PostgreSQL for storage, and it is distributed as Docker images. Users can run a single all‑in‑one container or a multi‑container setup via Docker Compose, configuring Spotify credentials, a secret key, and optional email settings through environment variables. Deployment is intended to be quick, requiring only Docker and a Spotify developer app.

Because it is open source under the MIT license and self‑hosted, all user data remains on the operator’s infrastructure, avoiding third‑party tracking. The project targets Spotify listeners who want automated release tracking, playlist updates, and greater control over their listening data without relying on Spotify’s native Release Radar.