yt-music ☆
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Description:
App wrapper for music.youtube.com
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @steve228uk  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: music youtube macos media-player menu-bar
Install: brew install --cask yt-music
About:
YouTube Music is a native macOS menu bar application that wraps the official music.youtube.com web interface. It provides seamless integration with system media controls, allowing users to play, pause, and skip tracks using keyboard shortcuts or the Touch Bar. The app eliminates browser clutter while offering a dedicated, lightweight experience for accessing the YouTube Music service.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS menu bar integration
  • System media key support
  • Keyboard shortcuts for playback control
  • Touch Bar compatibility
  • Reduced memory usage compared to full browser
Use Cases:
  • Listening to YouTube Music while working without browser distractions
  • Controlling music playback from the menu bar with global hotkeys
Alternatives:
  • Spotify – Native macOS app but requires subscription for full features
  • Musish – Open-source Apple Music client with similar menu bar approach
  • Browser wrapper – Manual browser app creation lacks native integrations
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:37pm 1.3.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 546b9cf8
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 1.3.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e40eb14
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