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Spotify - now playing
spotify-now-playing · v0.7.0 • deprecated
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brew install --cask spotify-now-playing 8
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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, 2026Spotify - now playing offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify, allowing users to control playback and view current tracks directly from macOS. It's ideal for frequent Spotify users seeking a quick access solution.
Displays Spotify's currently playing track and controls in the macOS menu bar.
Maturity: The project is stable with active maintenance and a strong community presence.
Community: Hacker News and Reddit show initial interest and some user-reported issues, indicating moderate community engagement.
Pros
- + Intuitive menu bar integration for quick Spotify access
- + Free and open-source with active development
- + Rich feature set including playback controls and now-playing info
Cons
- - No auto-update feature via Homebrew cask
- - Some UI issues reported by users
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