Musicat
A sleek desktop music player and tagger for offline music . With gapless playback, smart playlists, and a map view! Built with Svelte and Tauri
Overview
Musicat is an innovative music player designed for those who deeply value their local music libraries amidst the dominance of streaming services. This player merges modern user experience with nostalgic features reminiscent of classic applications like Winamp and iTunes. With a focus on speed and audiophile compatibility, Musicat empowers users to actively engage with and organize their curated collections of music.
Targeted at music aficionados, Musicat not only provides a straightforward playback experience but also adds layers of interaction and exploration. Whether you're interested in diving deeper into your listening statistics or building your personal discography as an artist, Musicat aims to enrich the user's connection with music.
Features
- Modern UX: Offers a fresh yet familiar interface, reminiscent of classic music players while being sleek and user-friendly.
- Support for Various Formats: Capable of handling large libraries across all music formats, catering to diverse audiophile needs.
- Artist's Toolkit: A feature for musicians to organize their work, keeping track of songs, lyrics, and discographies, designed for continuous improvement.
- Map View and Stats: Unique features aimed at enriching user engagement with their music library and understanding listening habits.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Intuitive shortcuts for quick navigation, such as Cmd/Ctrl + F to search and Shift + Click for multi-select, enhancing user efficiency.
- Cross-Platform Support: Runs on macOS and Linux, ensuring a broad accessibility for various users.
- Open-Source Contribution: Welcomes community involvement, allowing users to suggest changes and contribute to feature development.
- Svelte
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- Postcss
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