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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