Statusfy

statusfy · v1.4.0 • deprecated

6.0

Spotify in the status bar

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brew install --cask statusfy

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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, 2026

Statusfy offers a sleek, minimalist way to control Spotify directly from the macOS status bar. It displays current track information and allows quick playback controls, making it ideal for users who want a simple, always-available Spotify interface without cluttering their dock.

Controls Spotify playback and displays current track information in the macOS status bar.

Maturity: The project is moderately mature with active development up to 2020 but has not seen recent updates, raising concerns about compatibility with newer systems.

Community: Initial reception was positive, with mentions on Hacker News and Reddit, but recent activity is minimal, indicating waning community interest.

Pros

+ Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with the macOS status bar.
+ Open-source with a MIT license, encouraging community contributions.
+ Displays track information and allows playback control without launching the main Spotify app.

Cons

- No auto-updates, potentially leaving users with outdated software.
- Recent inactivity in development may lead to compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.