spotifast
Lightweight native Rust client for Spotify with local playback and Connect control
Spotifast is a native Rust app (formerly Fastpotify) for Linux, macOS and Windows that starts in under a second and uses 100-250MB of RAM, playing locally at up to 320kbps or controlling Spotify Connect devices from the same window. It also doubles as a Winamp-style mini player that loads classic .wsz skins, and includes a MilkDrop visualizer with over 10,000 presets downloaded on first use. It's MIT-licensed and open source, with docs explaining exactly what it connects to and what credentials it stores.
What holds up
- +No browser engine — starts in under a second and uses just 100-250MB of RAM
- +MIT-licensed with docs detailing its network connections and stored credentials
- +Doubles as a Winamp skin player and MilkDrop visualizer, not just a Spotify client
Mind the limits
- −Still requires a Spotify account and subscription to use — it's a client, not a replacement service
- −Local playback and skin/visualizer features add complexity beyond what a simple Connect remote needs
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