ytmdesktop-youtube-music ☆
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Description:
YouTube music client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ytmdesktop  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: music youtube electron audio media-player
Install: brew install --cask ytmdesktop-youtube-music
About:
YouTube Music Desktop App is a feature-rich Electron-based client for YouTube Music. It enhances the standard web experience with native integrations like media key support, system tray controls, and extensive customization options. Its primary value is providing a dedicated, distraction-free application wrapper with superior media control and integration compared to a browser tab.
Key Features:
  • System media integration (media keys, notification controls)
  • Customizable interface and themes
  • Discord Rich Presence integration
  • Ad-blocking and ad-removal features
  • Last.fm scrobbling support
Use Cases:
  • Listening to music without keeping a browser window open
  • Integrating music playback with Discord status
  • Using media keyboard shortcuts reliably with YouTube Music
Alternatives:
  • Spotify – Proprietary service with a dedicated desktop app, whereas ytmdesktop is a free client for YouTube Music.
  • Deezer – Subscription-based streaming service with an official desktop client.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 23, 2026 11:24am 2.0.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f226a08
Sep 7, 2025 6:52pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0e982007
Aug 30, 2025 1:48pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 78eee12e
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP eb76d916
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