music-remote ☆

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Description:
Remote application for Music.app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: music remote-control apple-music automation local-network

Install: brew install --cask music-remote

About:
Music Remote is a lightweight companion application that enables remote control of Apple's Music.app from other devices on your local network. It exposes playback controls and track information through a simple interface, allowing you to manage your music library without directly interacting with the main application window. This tool is ideal for users who want to integrate Music.app into their home automation or multi-device workflows.

Key Features:

Local network remote control for Apple Music
Simple HTTP-based API for integration
Playback controls (play, pause, skip, volume)
Real-time track metadata access

Use Cases:

Controlling Music.app from a mobile device or secondary computer
Integrating Apple Music into home automation systems
Building custom music control dashboards

Alternatives:

Apple Remote (iOS/macOS) – Official solution but limited to Apple ecosystem and requires specific setup
Spotify Connect – Native multi-device control but requires Spotify subscription

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	1.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	85a164aa