A native macOS podcast client built with Swift, featuring a three-column layout and iTunes-style library support.
Doughnut is a podcast client designed exclusively for macOS, built natively with Swift. It provides a streamlined listening experience with features like an iTunes-style library, episode favoriting, and support for feedless podcasts. The project addresses the need for a lightweight, native alternative to discontinued apps like Instacast.
Mac users who want a dedicated, native podcast app with practical library management and offline listening capabilities.
Developers choose Doughnut for its native Swift implementation, which ensures better performance and lower resource usage compared to Electron-based alternatives. Its focus on macOS-specific design and usability makes it a tailored solution for podcast enthusiasts on Apple's platform.
Podcast client (podcatcher) for Mac
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Built entirely in Swift, Doughnut avoids resource-heavy frameworks like Electron, using significantly less memory (under 200+ MB) and ensuring efficient operation on macOS, as stated in the README.
Supports an iTunes-style library that can be hosted on internal or network shared drives, enabling centralized podcast management for large collections.
Allows creation of podcasts without a feed, useful for discontinued shows or miscellaneous releases, addressing a gap left by other apps.
Features a three-column layout inspired by Instacast, optimized for usability and practicality based on the developer's experimentation, as noted in the README.
Only available for macOS, limiting its use for users on other operating systems or those needing seamless cross-device sync, which is not addressed in the features.
Requires Xcode, SwiftLint, and CocoaPods installation for development, posing a barrier for casual contributors or those unfamiliar with macOS toolchains.
Lacks advanced podcast management features like cloud syncing, mobile app integration, or automated episode downloads, focusing only on core functionality as per the README.
Doughnut is an open-source alternative to the following products: