Show HN: Sol, my macOS music player and jukebox app, is now free and open source
Sol is a newly open-sourced, native macOS music player designed for users with large, local music collections. It offers a comprehensive suite of features including support for high-fidelity audio formats, server-side streaming integration, and advanced metadata management without any subscription fees or account requirements.
Why it matters
It represents a significant shift toward user-owned, privacy-focused software in an era dominated by subscription-based streaming services that lock users into proprietary ecosystems.
A native Mac music player for people who love their music library.
Point it at your folders and it plays your files right where they live. Nothing moved, nothing converted, nothing locked in.
There is no paid tier, no subscription, no trial, no in-app purchase and no account. Every feature is in every copy.
Download it from Releases , a signed and notarized build, or build it yourself from this repository. Sol tells you when a new version is out and never nags about anything else.
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