Douyin

douyin · v8.7.0,7044145585217083655,495279540 • auto-updates

7.0

Social software for creating music short videos

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brew install --cask douyin

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v8.7.0,7044145585217083655,495279540

9d ago8.5.1,7044145585217083655,469669512→8.7.0,7044145585217083655,495279540

1mo ago8.4.0,7044145585217083655,444881651→8.5.1,7044145585217083655,469669512

2mo ago8.3.0,7044145585217083655,432763571→8.4.0,7044145585217083655,444881651

2mo ago8.2.0,7044145585217083655,420287573→8.3.0,7044145585217083655,432763571

3mo ago8.1.1,7044145585217083655,412317310→8.2.0,7044145585217083655,420287573

3mo ago8.0.0,7044145585217083655,395955654→8.1.1,7044145585217083655,412317310

4mo ago7.9.0,7044145585217083655,383001056→8.0.0,7044145585217083655,395955654

4mo ago7.8.0,7044145585217083655,357144074→7.9.0,7044145585217083655,383001056

5mo ago7.7.0,7044145585217083655,344418764→7.8.0,7044145585217083655,357144074

6mo ago7.6.0,7044145585217083655,335297983→7.7.0,7044145585217083655,344418764

+ 2 older versions

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Douyin is a social media app for creating and sharing short music videos, offering creative tools and music integration for content creators. It's particularly popular in China and targets users interested in music, dance, and creative expression.

Enables users to create, edit, and share short-form music videos with creative effects and filters.

Maturity: The project is well-maintained with active GitHub contributions and a strong community following.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight concerns around privacy, security, and content restrictions in China. No mentions found on Reddit.

Pros

+ Rich music and video editing tools for creative expression
+ Large community and active development
+ Open-source with a strong GitHub presence

Cons

- Known iOS performance issues with video transitions
- Content restrictions in certain regions

GitHub

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Issues

GPL-3.0

License

VueLast commit: Feb 11, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews

Oct 2022 TikTok vs. Douyin: A Security and Privacy Analysis

hackernews

Mar 2021 TikTok vs. Douyin: A Security and Privacy Analysis

hackernews

Mar 2021 TikTok vs. Douyin a Security and Privacy Analysis

hackernews

Jul 2020 Foreigners are banned from appearing in Douyin livestreams without permission

hackernews

Apr 2020 Douyin, TikTok in China, bans livestreams speaking Cantonese instead of Mandarin

Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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