kew
About kew
kew is a terminal-based music player designed for privacy-focused listening. It operates in the command line interface, providing an immersive audio experience without distractions or algorithmic recommendations.
The player supports multiple platforms including Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and Android. It emphasizes minimal setup requirements and offline functionality, though it offers optional Discord listening status integration.
Key features
- Auto-generated playlists based on artist, album, or song name queries
- Gapless playback and experimental crossfade functionality
- Full color album covers in sixel-capable terminals with spectrum visualizer
- Music library explorer with playlist editing capabilities
- Lyrics support and replay gain adjustment
- Desktop integration for Linux and macOS systems
- Import/export functionality for .m3u playlists
- Custom layouts and auto-generated themes based on album colors
Download v4.2.2
Jul 13, 2026WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is kew free?
- Yes. kew is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does kew support?
- kew provides downloads for Windows.
- What is the latest version of kew?
- The latest version is v4.2.2, released on Jul 13, 2026.
- What platforms does kew support?
- kew runs on Linux, FreeBSD, Android, macOS, and Windows.
- Is kew a privacy-focused music player?
- Yes, kew operates offline by default and avoids algorithmic manipulation, though it offers optional Discord listening status integration.
- What license does kew use?
- kew is licensed under GPLv2+.
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