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Nuclear

Nuclear

A desktop music player that lets you search for songs, build playlists, and listen without ads or tracking. Supports multiple platforms and offers plugin extensibility.

Nuclear is an open-source alternative to:

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Nuclear is a free, open-source desktop music player designed for users who value privacy and customization. Search for any song or artist across multiple sources, create and manage playlists, and enjoy your music without interruptions from ads or tracking.

Key Features

  • Cross-platform support: Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • Ad-free & tracking-free: No ads or data collection while you listen.
  • Multi-source search: Look up artists, albums, and tracks from various music platforms.
  • Playlist management: Create, reorder, and rename playlists. Import/export playlists via JSON.
  • Built-in themes: Customize your interface with multiple theme options.
  • Plugin system: Extend functionality with a powerful plugin API and built-in plugin store.
  • MCP server: Built-in Model Context Protocol server for AI agent integration.
  • Settings & debugging: Comprehensive preferences and a log viewer for power users.

Tech / Self-Hosting

Nuclear is a desktop application and does not require self-hosting. It is open-source and available for direct download on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The application is built with Electron and includes a plugin system for extended functionality.