ncspot
A cross-platform, terminal-based Spotify client written in Rust, offering a lightweight and keyboard-driven music experience.
What is ncspot?
ncspot is a terminal-based Spotify client written in Rust that allows users to stream music directly from their command line interface. It serves as a lightweight, resource-friendly alternative to the official Spotify desktop application, particularly for platforms lacking native Spotify support. The client leverages librespot for Spotify connectivity and provides a keyboard-driven, ncurses-based user experience.
Developers, sysadmins, and power users who prefer terminal applications, seek low-resource music players, or use operating systems like BSD that lack official Spotify clients.
ncspot offers a minimalistic, efficient way to access Spotify without the overhead of a graphical interface, featuring native Vim keybindings and cross-platform compatibility. Its focus on terminal integration and low resource usage makes it ideal for development environments and headless systems.
Overview
Cross-platform ncurses Spotify client written in Rust, inspired by ncmpc and the likes.
Use Cases
Best For
- Streaming Spotify music in a terminal or SSH session
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