spotatui
A fully standalone Spotify client for the terminal with native streaming, written in Rust.
What is spotatui?
Spotatui is a fully standalone Spotify client designed to run in the terminal. It provides native audio streaming, a feature-rich terminal user interface, and a command-line interface for controlling Spotify without needing the official desktop application or external daemons. It solves the problem of resource-heavy Spotify clients by offering a lightweight, keyboard-driven alternative.
Developers, system administrators, and terminal enthusiasts who prefer CLI/TUI workflows and want a lightweight, scriptable Spotify client. Users with Spotify Premium accounts seeking efficient music playback in terminal environments.
Developers choose Spotatui for its native streaming capability (no spotifyd required), extremely low resource usage (~78MB RAM), and full terminal integration including CLI automation. It's actively maintained with modern features like synced lyrics and audio visualization.
Overview
A fully standalone Spotify client for the terminal. Native streaming included, no daemon required.
Use Cases
Best For
- Listening to Spotify in terminal-only environments (e.g., servers, minimal setups)
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