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soundflower · v2.0b2 • deprecated
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7.0
brew install --cask soundflower Note: soundflower requires a kernel extension to work.
If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in:
System Settings → Privacy & Security
For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note:
https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Soundflower is a macOS system extension enabling audio routing between applications, ideal for audio professionals, developers, and anyone needing precise audio control. It offers a free, open-source solution for audio pass-through, supported by a strong GitHub community.
Enables audio to be passed between different applications on macOS.
Maturity: The project is mature, with significant GitHub traction and recent activity.
Community: Minimal community discussion, with limited engagement on Hacker News and no mentions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Supports audio routing between apps
- + Large GitHub following
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low community activity
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