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Tuneful
Native way to control your Spotify and Apple Music from the notch, menu bar, or mini player

What is Tuneful?

Tuneful is a macOS application designed for controlling Spotify and Apple Music directly from the system interface. It integrates with the MacBook notch, allowing users to hover over it to access music controls, play/pause, and skip songs with animations. The tool also features a menu bar popover for playback control, volume adjustment, and audio output selection, along with a customizable mini player window that displays track information and supports keyboard shortcuts.

Users can add songs to favorites instantly on Apple Music or after a one-time setup on Spotify. Tuneful includes trackpad swipe gestures for navigation, haptic feedback, and notifications with notch animations for currently playing songs. The application offers extensive customization options for behavior, design, and display preferences across all its components.

Features

  • Notch Integration: Hover over the MacBook notch to access music controls with animations
  • Menu Bar Popover: Control playback, volume, and audio output directly from the menu bar
  • Mini Player: Compact window with track information and customizable styles
  • Notifications: Displays currently playing songs with notch animations
  • Add to Favorites: Save songs instantly on Apple Music or after setup on Spotify
  • Trackpad Gestures: Swipe to skip songs with haptic feedback
  • Customization: Personalize behavior, design, and display across all components

Use Cases

  • Controlling music playback without interrupting other tasks
  • Managing Spotify or Apple Music from the macOS interface
  • Customizing music player appearance and functionality
  • Adding favorite songs quickly during playback
  • Using trackpad gestures for music navigation

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