Hackstars (Beatstars Hack)

This application will allow you to download ANY (free or paid) Beatstars track with a valid Beatstars URL. Shh, don't tell them. You're not suppose to do this :) - Remember, pay before commercial release!

Happy Hacking :)

Update - November 4th, 2024

Hackstars is now available as a web app, free of charge. You can use it here: https://favify.app

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Releases

Visit Releases to download: Latest Release - v0.2.0

Or you can download directly from our CDN

CDN Direct Download

MacOS (Apple Silicon): Download Hackstars App - v0.2.0
MacOS (Intel): Download Hackstars App - v0.2.0
Linux: Download Hackstars - v0.2.0
Windows: Download Hackstars 64-bit - v0.2.0

About Software

Language
Python 3 (libraries used listed below)

• requests
• PySimpleGUI
• getpass
• os

Executables built with
Py2App and PyInstaller

Install

1. Extract contents from .zip file

• MacOS Users: Put the Hackstars.app in your /Applications directory
• Linux Users: Add Hackstars to your PATH for faster execution
• Windows Users: Add Hackstars.exe to your Desktop

2. If asked, give Hackstars root/admin privileges.

• Why? - Hackstars will be installing .mp3 files and license data locally on your machine. We do not send any user information to the cloud.

License Cost

UPDATE

A lot of people have been emailing me about the license fee. Many are reluctant to pay the required $8. So, I have a bargain:

If you follow me on Twitter and send me a Direct Message (or email), then I'll send you a free license code so you can use the software. Follow me on Twitter to get a free license code.

Support Instead

Development takes time. Please purchase a license to use this tool :). A license costs $8 per machine.
Email Me For A License

How to Use:

1. Copy the Beatstars Track URL from the address bar:
2. Open Beatstars Download Queue application:
3. Paste Track URL and enter the track name (optional):
4. Download your track!

Video Demo

Watch video demo on Twitter: Demo

Troubleshooting

1. App crashes
   • If the application fails to open please verify you have the correct version installed for you OS.
2. "License key is invalid"
   • You license was entered incorrectly, expired or revoked. Please Email Me for help. Please include your original license code in the email.
3. Files won't download
   • The application doesn't have permission to create directories or files on your machine, thus the download is not possible. Please give Hackstars app the correct permissions.
   • Beatstars found out about us and patched it. Don't panic. Just email me and I'll figure it out.

Refunds

If the application does not work for you and all troubleshooting has failed, a refund can be given. You must file a Refund Request - steps listed below.You must email me and provide all necessary information (in detail) before the refund process begins. This is on a per machine basis, meaning you will need to file a Refund Request for each license you purchased.

Refund Request Steps

1. Email me with this information:
   • Name
   • Email
   • License code
   • Issue description
   • Troubleshooting steps
   • Operating System and version (i.e. Apple MacOS M1 Ventura 13.4)
2. Allow up to 72 hours for response
3. If satisified, a refund will be issued in the form it was received.