SpotMenu

In plain words

SpotMenu is a macOS menu bar application that displays Spotify and iTunes controls and information directly in the top menu bar. It allows users to manage music playback and see what's currently playing without opening the full applications. The tool is open source, making it freely available for Mac users who want quick access to their music players.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar. Spotmenu is open source.

SpotMenu brings Spotify and Apple Music to your macOS menu bar with beautiful album art, playback controls, and keyboard shortcuts.

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