Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About IPRD

What is IPRD?

The International Public Radio Directory (IPRD) is an open, collaborative directory of public radio stations from around the world, providing direct links to their streaming feeds.

Who maintains IPRD?

IPRD is maintained by a community of volunteer contributors. The project is hosted on GitHub, allowing anyone to contribute.

Is IPRD free?

Yes, IPRD is completely free and open source under the MIT License.

Usage

How do I listen to a station?

Download one of the M3U playlists available on our catalog page and open it in your preferred media player like VLC or Winamp. For detailed instructions, see our usage guide.

What stream formats are supported?

IPRD lists streams in various formats including MP3, AAC, OGG, and FLAC. Compatibility depends on your media player.

Can I use IPRD on my mobile device?

Yes, you can use any mobile app that supports the M3U format, such as VLC for mobile.

We regularly check links, but some may temporarily or permanently stop working. If you find a dead link, please report it through our GitHub issue system.

Technical

What is an M3U file?

M3U is a standard playlist file format that contains links to audio streams and metadata such as station names and genres.

How do I know what bitrate is available?

Bitrate information is included in the JSON catalog. In the M3U files, bitrate can often be inferred from the stream URL or station name.

Do all streams work in every country?

Some stations may apply geo-restrictions, limiting access to certain countries or regions.

Contributing

How can I add a station?

You can contribute by creating an issue on our GitHub repository with the station details, or by directly submitting a pull request. See our contribution guide for more information.

What information is needed to add a new station?

You’ll need to provide:

  • Station name
  • Direct stream URL
  • Country of origin
  • Genre(s)
  • Logo URL (optional)

How do I report an issue?

Please create an issue on our GitHub repository describing the problem in detail, including steps to reproduce.

Data and API

Can I programmatically access IPRD data?

Yes, all our data is available in JSON format. See our API documentation for more information.

Can I integrate IPRD into my application?

Yes, you’re free to use IPRD data in your application according to our MIT license. We appreciate attribution to the IPRD project.

How many stations are available?

The number of stations varies as we add new content. Check our summary page for up-to-date statistics.