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YouTube Music Desktop App

ytmdesktop-youtube-music · v2.0.11 • deprecated

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YouTube music client

brew install --cask ytmdesktop-youtube-music
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
Active development +2
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No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

The YouTube Music Desktop App offers a dedicated way to enjoy YouTube Music on your desktop with background playback and media key support. It's ideal for users seeking a more integrated music experience beyond the browser.

Enables users to play YouTube Music on their desktop with background playback and media controls.

Maturity: The project is mature, with active development evident from recent commits and a large GitHub following.

Community: The app has limited community discussion, with most mentions on Reddit focusing on a competitor, Autobeat Music Player.

Pros

  • + Background playback functionality
  • + Media key support for easy control
  • + Open-source nature with a strong GitHub presence

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update feature
  • - Minimal community discussion and feedback
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TypeScriptLast commit: Mar 5, 2026