GitHub's tag archive folder is named after the tag (with only a leading 'v' stripped). Tags like 'app-v1.44.0' produce 'psysonic-app-v1.44.0/', not 'psysonic-1.44.0/', so the previous 'cd "psysonic-$pkgver"' failed with "Datei oder Verzeichnis nicht gefunden". This was hotfixed on AUR as 1.44.0-2; mirror here so the next bump doesn't regress.
Psysonic
The Ultimate Desktop Client for Self-Hosted Music Libraries
Fast. Beautiful. Native. Feature-packed. Built primarily for Navidrome. Also compatible with Gonic, Airsonic, LMS and other Subsonic-compatible servers with partial feature support.
No telemetry • Native performance • Massive feature set • Community driven
Warning
Psysonic is under heavy active development. Bugs and rough edges are to be expected. We reserve the right to change, remove, or rework existing features at any time without prior notice.
Server Compatibility
Psysonic is optimized first and foremost for Navidrome.
Many advanced functions integrate directly with Navidrome APIs for the best possible experience. Other Subsonic-compatible servers generally work well, but some features may be limited depending on server capabilities.
Why Psysonic?
Most Subsonic clients feel like web wrappers.
Psysonic does not.
It is a true desktop experience built with Rust, Tauri v2, and React for users who care about speed, aesthetics, customization, and serious music library management.
If you host your own music, this is what the premium experience should feel like.
Core Features
Playback Engine
- Gapless playback
- Crossfade
- ReplayGain support
- Smart Loudness Normalization
- Infinite Queue
- Smart Radio sessions
- High responsiveness with low memory usage
Audio Tools
- 10-band Equalizer
- Presets
- AutoEQ headphone correction
- Per-device optimization
Library Power
- Lightning-fast search
- Albums / Artists / Tracks / Genres
- Ratings system
- Multi-select bulk actions
- Drag & drop playlist management
- Huge library friendly
Lyrics & Discovery
- Synced lyrics with seek support
- Auto-scroll sidebar lyrics
- Fullscreen lyric mode
- Last.fm scrobbling
- Similar artists / love tracks / stats
Personalization
- Huge theme collection
- Catppuccin / Nord inspired styles
- Glassmorphism effects
- Font customization
- Zoom controls
- Keybind remapping
- Theme Scheduler (day/night auto switch)
Power User Extras
- CLI controls
- USB / portable sync
- Backup & restore settings
- In-app auto updater
- LAN / remote auto switching
Orbit (Upcoming)
Listen Together. In Sync. Soon.
Currently in final development and testing. Orbit will introduce synchronized shared listening sessions directly inside Psysonic.
- Host-controlled playback
- Join via link
- Shared listening sessions
- Guest song suggestions
- Real-time queue interaction
Rolling out in an upcoming release. Community feedback will help shape the final experience.
Platforms
| OS | Support |
|---|---|
| Windows | Native Installer (certificate pending) |
| macOS | Signed DMG |
| Linux | AppImage / DEB / RPM / AUR (psysonic, psysonic-bin) / NixOS |
Supports 8 languages and growing.
Install
Linux
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic/main/scripts/install.sh | sudo bash
Windows
Download the latest installer from Releases.
SmartScreen warnings may appear until the code-signing certificate is active.
macOS
Download the signed DMG from Releases.
Development
git clone https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic.git
cd psysonic
npm install
npm run tauri:dev
Build release:
npm run tauri:build
Privacy First
- No telemetry
- No spyware nonsense
- No analytics harvesting
- Your library stays yours
Community
Join Discord, report bugs, suggest features, share themes, shape the future.
License
GNU GPL v3.0
