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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 287
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026The 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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