longplay ☆
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Description:
Album-focused music player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.1.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: music audio player macos album local-library
Install: brew install --cask longplay
About:
Longplay is a macOS music player designed to showcase album art and organize music collections by album. It provides a visually rich interface that emphasizes the album as the primary unit of listening, rather than individual tracks. The application focuses on a clean, distraction-free experience for users who value the artistic and cohesive nature of full albums.
Key Features:
  • Album-centric library view with large artwork display
  • Minimalist user interface focused on listening experience
  • Supports local music libraries (FLAC, ALAC, MP3, etc.)
  • Intuitive navigation and playback controls
Use Cases:
  • Browsing and listening to large music collections organized by album
  • Users who value album art and the cohesive album experience
  • Aesthetic-focused alternative to mainstream music players
Alternatives:
  • Apple Music – Longplay is focused on local libraries and album art, whereas Apple Music is a streaming service with extensive online catalog and social features.
  • Swinsian – Both are focused local library managers, but Swinsian offers more granular library management features while Longplay prioritizes a minimalist, album-art-first interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 9, 2026 4:46am 1.1.8 0 VERSION_BUMP d543d566
Jan 21, 2026 7:18am 1.1.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 4904c9cb
Sep 14, 2025 9:43am 1.1.0,490 0 VERSION_BUMP bebc2a9d
Sep 7, 2025 6:19pm 1.0.5,485 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c9a0f3a
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