spotify-player
About spotify-player
spotify_player is a terminal-based music player for Spotify with feature parity to the official application. It provides a minimalist interface with configurable options for streaming and controlling playback.
The software requires a Spotify Premium account and supports remote control via Spotify Connect. It includes audio visualization, media control integration, and optional image rendering for album art in compatible terminals.
Key features
- Spotify Connect for remote device control
- Local music streaming via terminal
- Real-time audio visualization
- Cross-platform media control integration
- Album art image rendering for supported terminals
- Desktop notification support
- Daemon mode for background operation
- Fuzzy search for navigation
Download v0.24.0
Jun 30, 2026WindowsWindows
macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is spotify-player free?
- Yes. spotify-player is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does spotify-player support?
- spotify-player provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of spotify-player?
- The latest version is v0.24.0, released on Jun 30, 2026.
- What are the system requirements?
- A Spotify Premium account is required. Linux systems need additional dependencies like openssl, alsa-lib, and libdbus. Windows and MacOS require Rust and cargo for building.
- How do I install spotify_player?
- Installation options include prebuilt binaries, package managers like Homebrew and Scoop, or building from source via Cargo. Linux distributions may have specific package availability.
- Does it support audio visualization?
- Yes, real-time audio visualization is available as a frequency-band bar chart when streaming locally. This can be enabled in the configuration.
- Can I control playback from other devices?
- Yes, Spotify Connect support allows remote control from other devices. The application registers as a 'spotify-player' device when streaming locally.
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