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spotmenu · v2.3.0 • auto-updates
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Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
brew install --cask spotmenu 80
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026SpotMenu offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify and Apple Music, providing quick access to music controls. It's ideal for users who want a seamless and efficient experience managing their music from the macOS menu bar.
Controls Spotify and Apple Music directly from the macOS menu bar.
Maturity: The project is popular with a strong GitHub presence but has open issues regarding compatibility with newer Mac hardware.
Community: Reddit users praise SpotMenu as one of the best menubar apps for music, though some express hope for updates and feature additions.
Pros
- + Integrates both Spotify and Apple Music controls
- + Auto-updates keep the app current
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Strong community support
Cons
- - Open issue with compatibility on M-series Macs
- - Lacks some requested features like a favorites button
Community Mentions
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