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BeardedSpice
beardedspice · v2.2.3 • auto-updates • deprecated
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Control web-based media players with media keys
brew install --cask beardedspice 19
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026BeardedSpice is a macOS utility that enables control of web-based media players using keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who frequently use services like YouTube or Spotify.
Controls web-based media players via keyboard media keys.
Maturity: The project has a large community following but shows signs of reduced activity with the last commit in 2021 and numerous open issues.
Community: The app received attention on Hacker News in 2014 and 2020, indicating initial interest but limited recent discussion.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Lightweight system impact
- + Enhances media control productivity
Cons
- - Inactive development with last commit in 2021
- - High number of open issues
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