Media Screensaver
Screensaver / Go

Music. Time. Quiet.

A desktop screensaver with a clock, playback information, and audio visualization. On Linux it reads compatible players through playerctl.

Media ScreensaverMedia Screensaver / Music in view
StatusIn development
Published releasev1.5
PlatformsLinux · Windows
What it does

More than a still screen.

Music, time, and motion share one quiet display.

01

Playback

Track, artist, cover art, and basic controls in one place.

02

Visualization

Four views ranging from bars to a radial display.

03

Screensaver

Fullscreen and inactivity modes for the desktop.

Details matter

Know the limits.

Live audio capture is available on Linux when an input is accessible. Windows and unavailable audio inputs use a synthetic spectrum.

A personal note from Jeremy Benz

I decided we needed to rename Spotify Screensaver to media-screensaver to avoid potential intellectual-property and trademark issues. The previous name directly referenced Spotify AB's brand. I wanted to make this change early, before it could lead to legal trouble. Same project, new name — thank you for sticking with it.

— Jeremy Benz