Question 1

How do I set up Spotify track liking in SpotMenu?

Accepted Answer

You need to create a Spotify Developer App, add a redirect URI, and paste your Client ID in SpotMenu's preferences. This process is outlined in the README but can be tedious for casual users.

Question 2

Does SpotMenu work with YouTube Music or other streaming services?

Accepted Answer

No, SpotMenu only supports Spotify and Apple Music. If you use other services like YouTube Music, you'll need alternative tools or forks of the project.

Question 3

SpotMenu vs Bartender for menu bar controls – which is better?

Accepted Answer

SpotMenu is specialized for music playback with native integration, while Bartender focuses on general menu bar organization. Choose SpotMenu if music control is your priority, but Bartender for broader menu bar management.

Question 4

How to customize keyboard shortcuts in SpotMenu?

Accepted Answer

Go to Preferences → Shortcuts to set global hotkeys for play/pause, next/previous track, and liking. The shortcuts are configurable but limited to the actions listed in the README.

Question 5

Can I use SpotMenu on multiple monitors on macOS?

Accepted Answer

SpotMenu runs as a standard menu bar app, so it should appear on the primary monitor's menu bar. However, the README doesn't specify multi-monitor behavior, which might lead to inconsistencies.

Question 6

Is SpotMenu open source and how can I contribute?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's MIT licensed on GitHub. To contribute, clone the repo and build with Xcode 15+, but note the project is Swift-based, so familiarity with macOS development is required.

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