librespot ☆
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Description:
Open Source Spotify client library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.8.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: spotify audio streaming connect multimedia
Install: brew install librespot
About:
Librespot is an open-source client library that enables Spotify Connect functionality on various hardware. It allows users to stream Spotify audio to speakers and devices not officially supported by Spotify, acting as a bridge between the Spotify app and audio playback systems.
Key Features:
  • Spotify Connect protocol implementation
  • Low latency audio streaming
  • Supports multiple audio backends (ALSA, PulseAudio, PortAudio)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Can run as a headless service
Use Cases:
  • Building custom Spotify-enabled speakers
  • Adding Spotify support to existing audio systems like Raspberry Pi
  • Creating multi-room audio setups
  • Integrating Spotify into proprietary hardware
Alternatives:
  • spotifyd – Similar functionality but implemented in Rust; librespot is the original C implementation
Version History
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Nov 10, 2025 11:12pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d76f40d
Sep 16, 2025 10:54am 0 VERSION_BUMP 384f888c
Oct 30, 2024 9:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d50d94a9
Dec 29, 2023 9:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP de0f0ed6
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