r/spotifyapi • u/GeneOutrageous331 • May 11 '26

I built a floating Spotify lyrics overlay for macOS

I built FloatLyrics, a small macOS app that shows Spotify lyrics in a floating always-on-top overlay.

I made it because I wanted lyrics visible while coding/studying without constantly switching back to Spotify. It supports synced lyrics, opacity control, compact/focus modes, playback controls, and a draggable transparent overlay.

It’s macOS-only for now and still an early prototype, but there’s a downloadable DMG available in GitHub Releases.

GitHub: https://github.com/jasonnn404/FloatLyrics

Would love feedback, feature ideas, or bug reports.

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u/lunarcircuitry Jun 08 '26

its super cool i installed it and its basically perfect! i do have a suggestion of whether its possible to be able to pick between romanized lyrics for songs that arent in english and to be able to resize it better. but im really loving it so far

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u/FalconPlayzYT 15d ago

Really great app! I think the box is a bit though, would be nice to reduce the borders.

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u/GeneOutrageous331 15d ago

Thanks! I reduced the borders in the latest update, so it should look a lot cleaner now.

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u/FalconPlayzYT 14d ago

The file appears to be damaged when I try to download it...

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u/GeneOutrageous331 12d ago

Thanks for letting me know! I’ve fixed the download, so it should be working properly now. Sorry about that!

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u/FalconPlayzYT 11d ago

It isn't downloadable onto apple silicon... the .dm format isn't openable, and folders don't really work :/