Milkshake – Real-time playlists with friends over websockets

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Milkshake is a real-time music playlist application that lets groups of friends create and manage playlists together over websockets. Users can add songs, listen simultaneously, and see updates instantly as other participants make changes. It's designed for people who want a collaborative music experience, whether gathering in person or remotely. The websocket technology enables live synchronization without delays, making it feel like everyone is controlling one shared playlist.

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