beardie ☆

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Description:
Control various media players with your keyboard

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.0.24.84.Release@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: media-control keyboard-shortcuts productivity utility macos

Install: brew install --cask beardie

About:
Beardie is a lightweight utility that maps keyboard shortcuts to media control commands, supporting a wide range of applications. It allows users to play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume globally from any application. This tool is ideal for users who want consistent, keyboard-driven media management without relying on specific app features.

Key Features:

Global keyboard shortcut support for media control
Compatibility with multiple media players (e.g., Spotify, VLC, iTunes)
Customizable key bindings and profiles
Low system resource footprint
Menu bar interface for easy access

Use Cases:

Controlling music playback while coding in a full-screen IDE
Managing video playback during presentations without switching windows
Standardizing media controls across different applications

Alternatives:

BetterTouchTool – More comprehensive automation tool, but heavier and more complex for simple media control
Spotify Global Hotkeys – Limited to Spotify, whereas Beardie supports multiple players

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