* fix(cover): tier fallback for sparse surfaces and Windows asset URLs Sparse UI (player bar, queue) now reads disk covers via the same tier ladder as dense grids, so a warm 800.webp satisfies a 128px request. Reject non-asset convertFileSrc results on Windows, widen Tauri asset scope, and seed ladder keys on cover:tier-ready. applyDiskPath uses seedGridDiskSrcCache only to avoid notify/subscriber infinite loops. * fix(artist): top-track thumb uses album coverArt already warm in grid Song coverArt ids often differ from album cover ids (e.g. Octastorium in the grid vs empty track thumb). Prefer the album row's coverArt on artist pages and ensure high priority for 32px dense cells. * fix(cover): albumId for playback/queue; no broken img until disk URL ready Prefer albumId over track-id coverArt (Navidrome). Wire queue to CoverArtImage with playback scope. CoverArtImage renders a placeholder div until asset src exists to avoid the browser broken-image icon. * fix(test): add song id to resolveArtistPageSongCoverArtId fixture Pick<SubsonicSong, …> requires id; fixes tsc in CI/build. * fix(cover): resolve albumId for Now Playing and artist top tracks Prefer albumId when album.coverArt echoes track id; use sparse surface on artist suggestion thumbs; apply resolveSubsonicSongCoverArtId across playback surfaces (Now Playing, fullscreen, mobile, mini). * fix(cover): decode PNG from Subsonic before WebP tier encode Enable `png` in the image crate — some servers return PNG cover art; failed decode left `.fetch-failed` and empty thumbs for those albums. * refactor(cover): consolidate cover id resolution and align tests Move resolveSubsonicSongCoverArtId helpers to src/cover/resolveCoverArtId.ts with resolvePlaybackTrackCoverArtId for player surfaces; co-locate tests; fix FullscreenPlayer expectations for albumId-first resolution. * docs: CHANGELOG and credits for PR #878 * fix(cover): keep per-track coverArt when distinct from song id Address PR #878 review (b): albumId only when coverArt is missing or echoes track id; pin case with unit test; comment isRawFsPath symmetry. * chore(cover): address PR #878 review nits (scope, tests, rename) Narrow asset scope to cover-cache dirs only; add diskSrcCache Windows-path tests; rename ArtistTopTrackCover; CHANGELOG symptom-first wording. * fix(cover): restore asset scope to app data dirs (Windows regression) $APPDATA/cover-cache/** did not match Tauri scope resolution — covers were blocked after load. Use $APPDATA/** and $APPLOCALDATA/** (no $DATA). * fix(cover): Windows asset URLs — restore DATA scope, path normalize Regression after review nits: dropped $DATA/** and strict isAssetProtocolUrl blocked valid http://asset.localhost URLs on Windows. Normalize C:/ paths before convertFileSrc; CoverArtImage/Hero hide broken img on load error. * fix(cover): disk peek fallbacks when cache folder id differs Small surfaces resolve albumId while cover-cache often stores WebP under track id or album.coverArt from the grid. Peek batch now tries legacy ids; playback scope resolves server index key by URL key, not UUID-only lookup. * fix(cover): Navidrome al-* vs mf-* disk id mismatch UI used mf-* coverArtId while library backfill only cached al-* folders. Prefer album id for display/peek when coverArt is mf-*; backfill now queues both distinct album_id and cover_art_id values. * fix(cover): mf→al disk peek when mf folder missing in cache Navidrome Subsonic often returns mf-* coverArtId while backfill only creates al-* folders. Peek mf first, then al-* from hints; load albumId from library when Subsonic omits it; ensure fallback uses al-* id. * feat(cover): CoverArtRef, segment disk layout, library-index backfill Normalize cover caching around stable entity ids from the local library and Navidrome fetch ids. Disk paths live in psysonic_core::cover_cache_layout (album/<entityId>/); UI uses CoverArtRef with cacheEntityId + fetchCoverArtId. - Remove SQLite/mf peek helpers (diskPeekIds, peekCoverOnDisk, mergeDiskIdHints) - Backfill reads album/artist rows from library SQLite (bare Navidrome ids ok) - Use stored cover_art_id for HTTP; per-disc dirs only when discs differ - Migrate call sites to albumCoverRef / albumCoverRefForPlayback * feat(cover): central CoverEntry resolver (artist, album, track) Add resolveEntry.ts and Rust CoverEntry helpers as the single source of truth for cache_entity_id vs fetch_cover_art_id. ref.ts delegates to them; resolveCoverArtId becomes a thin compatibility shim. * feat(cover): resolve cover entries from local library index Add library_resolve_cover_entry IPC and cover_resolve.rs so album, artist, and track covers use SQLite cover_art_id + disc detection. TypeScript helpers in resolveEntryLibrary.ts prefer the index over live API fields when rows exist. * feat(cover): library-first hooks for grids and playback UI Add useAlbumCoverRef, useArtistCoverRef, useTrackCoverRef, and usePlaybackTrackCoverRef — sync fallback then SQLite index upgrade. Wire album/artist cards, album header, song card, and all player surfaces to resolve covers from the local library when indexed. * feat(cover): complete library-first migration across all UI surfaces Add Album/Artist/TrackCoverArtImage, useLibraryCoverPrefetch, and batch resolve helpers. Migrate grids, search, home, playback sidecars, warm peek, playlists, and share flows to hooks that upgrade from SQLite. Backfill normalizes album rows through cover_resolve; document paths in COVER_PATHS.md. Radio remains a deliberate non-library exception. * fix(cover): stop render loop from unstable serverScope in library hooks Default param `{ kind: 'active' }` created a new object every render, so every grid cell re-ran library_resolve IPC and setState in a loop. Use COVER_SCOPE_ACTIVE singleton, coverScopeKey deps, and guarded sync updates. * chore(cover): remove COVER_PATHS.md from app tree (lives in workdocs) Audit doc is team spec — see workdocs 2026-05-cover-art-pipeline/cover-paths-audit.md. * fix(cover): unstick library backfill after route changes (PR #870 regression) useCoverNavigationPriority cleanup called beginNavigation instead of end, leaking navigationHoldDepth so ui_priority_hold never released and backfill never downloaded. Also skip disk check after cover_resolve normalization. * fix(cover): segment progress, cap backfill CPU, include artists in catalog Progress and disk size now scan album/ and artist/ segments (canonical 800.webp). Prune legacy flat server/al-* dirs on startup and backfill pass. Backfill: max 2 concurrent ensures; JPEG decode and WebP encode run on the blocking pool behind a shared 2-permit semaphore so Tokio workers stay cool. Artists were missing because the catalog only read the empty artist table; add distinct artist_id from track and album rows. Paginate with a composite (kind, id) cursor so album and artist rows are not skipped. * fix(cover): drop legacy prune; backfill per-disc and artist catalog Remove prune_legacy_* and cover_cache_catalog_entry — layout is only cover_dir (album|artist segments); stale flat dirs clear on LAYOUT_STAMP change. Backfill: artists from track/album artist_id; expand albums to per-CD mf-* slots when discs differ; fix resolve_album_cover_entry when album row is missing. * fix(cover): reduce library IPC storms and fix multi-disc player art Skip per-row library_resolve on live search and artist album grids; warm grids from API coverArt after mount instead of blocking layout. Dedupe and cap concurrent library_resolve calls. Restore per-disc cache keys in the player and queue when track mf-* art differs from the album bucket. * fix(cover): skip library resolve on advanced and full search rows Use API coverArt for album/artist rails and lazy viewport artwork so result pages do not fire hundreds of library_resolve IPC calls at once. * fix(cover): default libraryResolve off for browse grids and rails Skip per-card library_resolve on album/artist/song browse UI by default; keep it on album/artist headers, playback queue rows, and orbit approval. * fix(cover): split UI/backfill CPU pools and restore mainstage hero carousel Library backfill no longer shares the 2-permit JPEG/WebP semaphore with visible cover ensures. Hero initializes albums from props, re-binds scroll visibility after mount, updates backdrop on slide change, and uses library resolve for correct cover art on the banner. * fix(analysis): resume full-library scan after candidates phase Reset the SQL cursor when entering full-library mode so tracks with partial analysis are not skipped. Tighten TS backfill completion and CPU queue watermarking; align cover-cache key tests with album-scoped storage keys. * fix(library): remove useless map_err in cover_resolve (clippy) CI treats clippy::useless-conversion as error on rusqlite optional() chains. * fix(cover): satisfy clippy on cover_cache_ensure IPC args Pass CoverCacheEnsureArgs as a single Tauri parameter instead of nine positional fields; align frontend invoke payload with { args }.
A modern desktop client for self-hosted music libraries
Fast. Native. Beautiful. Built for people who actually care about their music collection.
Psysonic is built primarily for Navidrome and also works with Gonic, Airsonic, LMS and other Subsonic-compatible servers, depending on the features supported by your server.
Available languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Romanian, Russian and Chinese.
More translations are added over time.
No telemetry • Native performance • Navidrome-first • Community driven
Warning
Psysonic is under active development. Bugs and rough edges can happen, and features may change as the project evolves.
What is Psysonic?
Psysonic is a desktop music client for self-hosted music libraries. It is designed for people who want the freedom of their own server without giving up the comfort, polish and speed of a modern music app.
It is built with Rust, Tauri v2 and React, with a strong focus on responsiveness, customization, practical music-library workflows and a user interface that does not require a manual before you can press play.
Psysonic is optimized first and foremost for Navidrome. Other Subsonic-compatible servers can work well too, but advanced features may depend on server-side support.
Highlights
Playback & Queue
- Gapless playback
- Crossfade
- ReplayGain support
- LUFS-based Smart Loudness Normalization
- AudioMuse-AI support
- Infinite Queue
- Smart Radio sessions
- Fast and responsive playback handling
- Low memory usage compared to heavy web-first clients
Audio Tools
- 10-band Equalizer
- Equalizer presets
- AutoEQ headphone correction
- Per-device optimization
- Loudness-aware playback options
Library Management
- Fast search across large libraries
- Albums, artists, tracks and genres
- Ratings support
- Multi-select bulk actions
- Drag & drop playlist management
- Smart Playlists
- Built for large self-hosted collections
Lyrics & Discovery
- Synced lyrics with seek support
- Lyrics provider support: YouLy+, LRCLIB and NetEase
- Auto-scrolling sidebar lyrics
- Fullscreen lyric mode
- Last.fm scrobbling
- Similar artists
- Loved tracks and listening stats
Sharing & Social Listening
-
Magic Strings sharing:
- share albums, artists and queues
- Navidrome user management helpers
- fast account sharing
-
Orbit shared listening sessions:
- host-controlled synchronized playback
- session invites via link
- guest song suggestions
- real-time queue interaction
Personalization & Accessibility
- Large theme collection
- Catppuccin and Nord inspired styles
- Glassmorphism effects
- Font customization
- Zoom controls
- Keybind remapping
- Theme Scheduler for automatic day/night switching
- Colorblind-friendly theme options
- Keyboard-friendly navigation
Power User Extras
- CLI controls
- USB / portable sync
- Backup and restore settings
- In-app auto updater
- LAN / remote auto switching
Orbit brings synchronized shared listening sessions directly into Psysonic.
Start a session, invite others with a link and listen together with host-controlled playback, shared queue interaction and guest song suggestions. It is built for real-world music sharing without turning your self-hosted setup into a social-media circus.
Platforms
| OS | Support |
|---|---|
| Windows | Native installer |
| macOS | Signed DMG |
| Linux | AppImage / DEB / RPM / AUR (psysonic, psysonic-bin) / NixOS |
Install
Linux
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic/main/scripts/install.sh | sudo bash
Linux builds are also available through GitHub Releases, AUR and Cachix/Nix.
Windows
Download the latest installer from the GitHub Releases.
macOS
Download the signed DMG from the GitHub Releases.
Development
Contributor expectations (PRs, CI, Tauri boundary, UI): CONTRIBUTING.md.
git clone https://github.com/Psychotoxical/psysonic.git
cd psysonic
npm install
npm run tauri:dev
Build release:
npm run tauri:build
Privacy
Psysonic is built for self-hosted music collections. Your library is yours.
- No telemetry
- No spyware nonsense
- No analytics harvesting
- No hidden tracking
See TELEMETRY.md for the telemetry stance and PRIVACY.md for how each opt-in integration handles data.
Community & Support
Join the community, report bugs, suggest features, share themes and help shape the future of Psysonic.
License
Psysonic is licensed under the GNU GPL v3.0.
Forks and Attribution
Psysonic is free and open-source software under the GPLv3. You are welcome to fork it, modify it and build upon it under the terms of the license.
If you publish a modified or rebranded version, please make it clear that your project is based on Psysonic and preserve proper attribution to the original project.
That is not about preventing forks. Forks are part of open source. It is about being honest with users and contributors about where the work comes from.
Features, design work and implementation ideas developed in Psysonic should not be presented as unrelated original work in downstream projects.
Own your music. Enjoy the client too.
Psysonic brings a modern desktop experience to self-hosted music libraries.

