music-decoy ☆

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Description:
Music app blocker utility

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity focus distraction-blocker macos utility

Install: brew install --cask music-decoy

About:
Music Decoy is a macOS utility designed to help users maintain focus by blocking access to music and audio streaming apps. It allows you to schedule specific times or set durations for which apps like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube will be inaccessible. This lightweight tool is ideal for anyone looking to minimize digital distractions and improve productivity during work or study sessions.

Key Features:

Blocks access to specific music and audio apps on macOS
Scheduling and timer functionality for focused work sessions
Simple, lightweight user interface with minimal configuration
Customizable app blocklist

Use Cases:

Preventing music app distractions during work or study hours
Managing digital wellness by limiting media consumption
Enforcing focus periods for deep work sessions

Alternatives:

SelfControl – System-wide website and app blocker; more comprehensive but also more complex
Focus – Built-in macOS feature for scheduling app and notification silencing

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm	1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	1f20f70c
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	1.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	def747f1