Mac Media Key Forwarder

macmediakeyforwarder · v3.1.2 • deprecated

7.0

Media key forwarder for iTunes and Spotify

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brew install --cask macmediakeyforwarder

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Trust Score 5/10

✓ Open source (Unlicense) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Mac Media Key Forwarder is a utility that enables control of iTunes and Spotify via keyboard media keys, making it ideal for users who rely on these services and prefer keyboard shortcuts for media management.

Forwards media keys to control music playback in iTunes and Spotify.

Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with recent updates and a decent GitHub following, though some issues remain unresolved.

Community: There is limited discussion on Reddit, with some interest in finding alternatives or improvements, indicating moderate user engagement.

Pros

+ Provides essential functionality for controlling music apps via keyboard media keys.
+ Open-source and available on GitHub, fostering community contributions.
+ Moderate community traction with a decent number of stars and forks.

Cons

- Lacks auto-updates, requiring manual installation of new versions.
- Open issues, including compatibility with newer macOS versions and occasional software hangs.