muse ☆
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Description:
Open-source Spotify controller with TouchBar support
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: spotify music controller touchbar menu-bar productivity
Install: brew install --cask muse
About:
Muse is a lightweight, open-source menu bar application designed for macOS that provides comprehensive control over Spotify playback without leaving the keyboard. It integrates deeply with the system, offering native Touch Bar controls, media key support, and real-time track information display. The tool enhances productivity by allowing users to manage playlists, search for music, and control audio playback seamlessly from anywhere in the OS.
Key Features:
  • Touch Bar integration for immediate playback control
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for play/pause, skip, and volume
  • In-app Spotify search and playlist management
  • Lyrics display and system-wide media key support
Use Cases:
  • Controlling Spotify playback while working in full-screen applications
  • Quickly searching and switching playlists without opening the main Spotify app
Alternatives:
  • Spotify Desktop App – Muse is significantly more lightweight and keyboard-centric, ideal for power users who want to avoid the resource-heavy main app.
  • BeardedSpice – Muse offers more modern macOS integration like Touch Bar support and a dedicated menu bar interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm 4.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5695c4fb
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 4.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP adc4655c
Jul 27, 2024 1:37pm 4.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3195d882
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