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mediamate · v3.8.4,321 • auto-updates
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UI replacement for volume, brightness and now playing controls
brew install --cask mediamate 32
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.8.4,3212mo ago3.8.3,319→3.8.4,321
Review
Mar 10, 2026MediaMate enhances macOS with a sleek iOS-style UI for volume, brightness, and now playing controls, offering a polished experience for users seeking aesthetic and functional improvements.
Replaces default macOS controls with a modern, customizable HUD interface.
Maturity: The project is active with recent updates but has experienced past stability issues, now mostly resolved.
Community: Limited community discussion with only one Hacker News mention and no Reddit activity.
Pros
- + Sleek and modern iOS-style UI for system controls
- + Good integration with macOS, allowing customization
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Past stability issues with Now Playing and brightness controls
- - Limited community support and third-party contributions
Community Mentions
hackernews
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown