Ace Link

ace-link · v2.1.0 • deprecated

7.0

Menu bar app for playing Ace Stream video streams in an external media player

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brew install --cask ace-link

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Trust Score 5/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Ace Link is a menu bar app that enables users to play Ace Stream video streams through external media players. It's ideal for those who frequently use Ace Stream and prefer a convenient, integrated solution on macOS.

Ace Link allows users to play Ace Stream video streams in external media players via a menu bar interface.

Maturity: The project is moderately active with a decent number of GitHub stars and some recent commits, indicating ongoing development but not extremely high activity.

Community: No direct community discussion about Ace Link was found on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

+ Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to Ace Stream content.
+ Supports popular external media players, offering flexibility in how users consume content.
+ Open-source under the MIT license, promoting transparency and community contribution.

Cons

- Relies on Docker and external media players, which may complicate setup for some users.
- Some users have reported bugs, such as streams stopping prematurely or compatibility issues with newer hardware.