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brew install --cask foobar2000 v2.25.9

Minimalist audio player with extensive customization via plugins and skins.

Why you might care

foobar2000 is highly configurable with a devoted user base, particularly among audiophiles who appreciate its lightweight architecture and powerful plugin ecosystem. The Mac version brings the Windows classic's philosophy of user control to macOS, though it's less mainstream than iTunes or Spotify.

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Alternatives

iTunes Spotify VLC Vox
256
30-day installs · #765
748
90-day · #789
3.1k
365-day · #720

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