What is the project about?

Spotube is an open-source, cross-platform Spotify client. It's designed to be a lightweight alternative to the official Spotify app.

What problem does it solve?

It allows users to listen to music from Spotify's catalog without requiring a Spotify Premium subscription. It bypasses ads and offers features like downloadable tracks. It also avoids using Electron, resulting in a smaller, more performant application.

What are the features of the project?

• Ad-free listening: Uses public Spotify and YouTube Music APIs to avoid ads.
• Downloadable tracks: Allows users to download tracks for offline listening.
• Cross-platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
• Small and efficient: Uses less data and has a smaller app size compared to Electron-based apps.
• Anonymous login: Supports guest login without requiring a Spotify account.
• Time-synced lyrics: Displays lyrics synchronized with the music.
• No telemetry: Doesn't collect user data or track usage.
• Native performance: Built for speed and responsiveness.
• Open-source: The code is publicly available and freely licensed.
• Local playback control: Playback is handled on the user's device, not a server.

What are the technologies used in the project?

• Flutter: The primary framework for building the cross-platform application.
• Dart: The programming language used with Flutter.
• Spotify Data API: Used to access Spotify's catalog data.
• YouTube, Piped.video, or JioSaavn: Used as audio sources.
• A large number of Dart and Flutter packages (listed in detail in the credits).
• Native libraries for audio playback (media_kit).

What are the benefits of the project?

• Free access to music: Provides a way to listen to Spotify's catalog without a premium subscription.
• No ads: Offers an uninterrupted listening experience.
• Cross-platform compatibility: Works on a wide range of devices.
• Privacy-focused: No user data collection.
• Performance: Native performance due to Flutter and avoiding Electron.
• Open-source: Transparent and community-driven.

What are the use cases of the project?

• Listening to music from Spotify's catalog: The primary use case is as a music player.
• Downloading music for offline playback: Useful for situations with limited or no internet access.
• Avoiding ads: Provides a cleaner listening experience.
• Using a lightweight music player: Ideal for users who want a less resource-intensive application.
• Cross-device music listening: Consistent experience across desktop and mobile.