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reflex-app · v2.0
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Media key forwarder for Music (iTunes) and Spotify
brew install --cask reflex-app 12
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.02mo ago1.2→2.0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Reflex is a media key forwarder that allows users to control Spotify or Apple Music from any media key source, offering seamless integration and simplicity. It's ideal for those seeking a lightweight solution for cross-app media control.
Forwards media keys between applications, enabling control of Spotify or Apple Music from any media key source.
Maturity: The project is mature and actively maintained, with significant community support and recent updates.
Community: Reflex has strong community traction, highlighted by a highly-upvoted Hacker News post about its pure Python approach.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient media key forwarding.
- + Seamless integration with popular music platforms.
- + Strong community and developer support.
Cons
- - Manual updates required as it doesn't auto-update.
- - Limited to macOS, restricting its audience.
Community Mentions
hackernews
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Aug 2023 Reflex – Web apps in pure Python
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Mar 2016 Mammalian diving reflex
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