go-librespot ☆
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Description:
Spotify client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: spotify audio streaming connect go
Install: brew install go-librespot
About:
go-librespot is an open-source Go library and command-line tool that implements the Spotify Connect protocol. It enables developers to create custom Spotify clients, speakers, or receivers that can be controlled via the official Spotify app. Its main value is providing a lightweight, self-hosted alternative to proprietary hardware for streaming Spotify audio.
Key Features:
  • Implements the Spotify Connect protocol
  • Written in Go for performance and portability
  • Supports audio playback via various backends
  • Can be run on embedded devices like Raspberry Pi
Use Cases:
  • Building a DIY Spotify Connect speaker
  • Integrating Spotify streaming into custom applications
  • Creating a headless Spotify client for a server
Alternatives:
  • librespot – The original C++ implementation; go-librespot is a reimplementation in Go.
  • raspotify – A Raspberry Pi client wrapper around librespot; go-librespot offers a native Go alternative.
Version History
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Dec 16, 2025 2:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dc1e8919
Nov 7, 2025 9:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9cd81414
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Sep 11, 2025 12:34pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6798766c
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