> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocksky.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Common questions about Rocksky, scrobbling, self-hosting, and privacy.

## General

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is Rocksky?">
    Rocksky is a decentralized, open-source alternative to Last.fm built on the
    AT Protocol (the same protocol that powers Bluesky). It automatically
    tracks ("scrobbles") your music listening from many sources and publishes
    it to your own decentralized identity, giving you full ownership of your
    data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why should I use Rocksky instead of Last.fm or ListenBrainz?">
    * You **own your data** on the AT Protocol — you can move it or self-host
    * Real-time **Stories** feed showing what your friends are playing
    * Strong compatibility with existing scrobblers
    * Fully open source and self-hostable
    * No corporate control or data lock-in
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a Bluesky account?">
    Yes for the hosted version at [rocksky.app](https://rocksky.app). Any AT
    Protocol identity works, including one from a self-hosted PDS.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are you affiliated with Bluesky?">
    No. Rocksky is an independent project built on top of the AT Protocol. It
    is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bluesky.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Privacy & data

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Where is my data stored?">
    Your scrobbles are stored on an **AT Protocol Personal Data Server (PDS)**.
    You control your data and can export or migrate it any time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I delete my data?">
    Yes. You can delete individual scrobbles or your entire history at any
    time.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Scrobbling & integrations

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What does &#x22;scrobble&#x22; mean?">
    Scrobbling is the act of automatically recording the songs you play —
    artist, track, album, timestamp, duration, etc. — and publishing them to
    your profile.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Which players and services work with Rocksky?">
    * **Spotify**
    * **[Jellyfin](/integrations/jellyfin)**
    * **[Navidrome](/integrations/navidrome)**
    * **[Pano Scrobbler](/integrations/pano-scrobbler)** (Android, Windows, Linux)
    * **WebScrobbler** (Chrome / Firefox)
    * **[Kodi](/integrations/kodi)**
    * Any player that supports the **Last.fm** or **ListenBrainz** API
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it support real-time &#x22;Now Playing&#x22;?">
    Yes — especially with Spotify and supported native clients.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Self-hosting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I run my own instance?">
    Absolutely. Rocksky is designed to be fully self-hostable.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is self-hosting difficult?">
    It requires Docker, some technical knowledge, and ongoing maintenance.
    Detailed guides and Docker Compose files are provided. A simpler one-click
    setup is planned.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Rocksky with my own custom domain / PDS?">
    Yes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Social & features

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is the Stories feed?">
    A real-time decentralized feed showing what your Bluesky friends (and
    other Rocksky users) are listening to right now.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I like or comment on scrobbles?">
    Yes — likes and a shoutbox-style commenting system are supported.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will Rocksky have personalized recommendations?">
    On the roadmap (high priority).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My scrobbles aren't appearing. What should I do?">
    1. Check that the scrobbler is pointing to the correct Rocksky endpoint
    2. Verify your API key (if using manual setup)
    3. Make sure your player is sending the required metadata
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="The app feels slow. Is that normal?">
    The hosted version is still in active development; performance is
    improving quickly. Self-hosting close to you usually feels faster.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Development

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is Rocksky open source?">
    Yes. Rocksky is open source and lives on Tangled at
    [tangled.org/@rocksky.app/rocksky](https://tangled.org/@rocksky.app/rocksky).
    You can explore the source, self-host, build integrations, and contribute.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How can I contribute?">
    * Join the [Discord](https://discord.gg/EVcBy2fVa3)
    * Open issues or PRs on Tangled
    * Help improve documentation
    * Build integrations
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

**Still have questions?**

* Join the [Discord community](https://discord.gg/EVcBy2fVa3)
* Open an issue on [Tangled](https://tangled.org/@rocksky.app/rocksky/issues/new)
* Send us a message on [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vegqomyce4ssoqs7zwqvgqty)