foobar2000 ☆
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Description:
Audio player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.25.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio music-player lossless audio-converter customizable
Install: brew install --cask foobar2000
About:
foobar2000 is a freeware audio player known for its lightweight design and extensive format support. It offers a highly customizable interface and robust plugin architecture for advanced playback and library management. The Mac version brings this powerful, no-nonsense audio experience to macOS users.
Key Features:
  • Wide audio format support including FLAC, MP3, AAC, and Vorbis
  • Highly customizable user interface and layout
  • Lightweight and efficient on system resources
  • Support for DSP effects and component plugins
Use Cases:
  • High-fidelity local music library playback
  • Audio format conversion and transcoding
  • Creating custom audio processing chains
Alternatives:
  • VLC – VLC is primarily a video player that also handles audio, whereas foobar2000 is a dedicated, highly customizable audio player.
  • Music – Apple Music is a streaming-focused service with a locked-down interface, while foobar2000 is a local-file-centric player with deep customization.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 26, 2026 10:01pm 2.25.8 0 VERSION_BUMP b2617ef2
Feb 19, 2026 10:05am 2.25.7 0 VERSION_BUMP f160132b
Jan 22, 2026 10:06pm 2.25.6 0 VERSION_BUMP f384bcd2
Jan 2, 2026 1:07pm 2.25.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 5eb983ac
Dec 30, 2025 9:58pm 2.25.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 70a04edb
Sep 11, 2025 1:11pm 2.25.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 4c685cf1
Sep 1, 2025 7:19pm 2.25 0 VERSION_BUMP 17f1158d
Mar 21, 2024 10:27am 2.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e11579f4
Jan 16, 2024 9:41am 2.6.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 4baaf81d
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