This release brings full cross-platform support with native macOS integration alongside our existing Windows functionality.

🆕 What's New​

macOS Support​

• Native AppleScript integration for seamless Spotify control
• Embedded helper - no external files needed
• Direct app communication with Spotify on macOS
• No additional setup required - works out of the box

Enhanced Cross-Platform Experience​

• Unified interface across Windows and macOS
• Platform-specific optimizations for best performance
• Consistent feature set regardless of operating system

Improved Reliability​

• Better error handling and user feedback
• Enhanced status messaging when Spotify is unavailable
• Refactored architecture for improved maintainability

🔧 Technical Improvements​

Windows​

• Continues to use System Media Transport Controls (SMTC)
• Self-contained .NET 6 helper for zero-dependency installation
• Instant response through native Windows APIs

macOS​

• AppleScript commands embedded directly in extension
• No external executables required
• Native macOS integration following platform conventions

🚀 Getting Started​

New Users​

1. Install from VS Code Marketplace
2. Open Spotify desktop app
3. Click the Spotify icon in VS Code Activity Bar
4. Start controlling your music!

Existing Users​

• Update automatically through VS Code Extensions
• No configuration changes required
• Same familiar interface with enhanced functionality

📋 System Requirements​

Windows​

• Windows 10 or 11
• Spotify desktop application
• VS Code 1.60.0 or later

macOS​

• macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
• Spotify desktop application
• VS Code 1.60.0 or later

🐛 Bug Fixes​

• Fixed track information polling reliability
• Improved extension activation timing
• Better handling of Spotify app state changes
• Enhanced error messages for troubleshooting

🔮 What's Next​

We're already working on the next release with:

• Linux support (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch)
• Volume controls directly from VS Code
• Playlist management features
• Keyboard shortcuts customization

🙏 Acknowledgments​

Thank you to our early users who provided feedback and helped us identify platform-specific requirements. This cross-platform release wouldn't be possible without your input!

📞 Support​

Having issues? Check our troubleshooting guide or open an issue on GitHub.

Download now: VS Code Marketplace | GitHub