DZR

github.com/yne/dzr Linux Apps Open-source projectOpen source

DZR plays Deezer from the command line or VS Code, with support listed for Linux, BSD, macOS, Android, and Windows through WSL.

github.com/yne/dzr
DZR homepage screenshot

About DZR

DZR is a command-line player for content on deezer.com. It can browse the api.deezer.com API, play a specific track by URL, and run from a terminal or as an experimental Visual Studio Code extension. The project lists support for Linux, BSD, macOS, and Android, and for Windows through WSL. The homepage lists installation commands for Homebrew, the Arch User Repository, Gentoo GURU, Snap, Flatpak, Nix, Termux, and the VS Code extension.

The project states that it plays tracks without storing or caching them on the user's machine, and that it does not include a private Deezer key in its source. It extracts the key automatically from the Deezer web player. The project gives legal reasons for both choices. These statements describe the project's stated design and do not establish legal compliance.

Key features

  • Command-line browsing and playback of Deezer content from api.deezer.com URLs
  • Real-time lyrics display during playback
  • ID3v2 tag injection from Deezer metadata, including cover and artist
  • Lyrics export as SRT subtitle files
  • Custom player support, such as mpg123 or mpv
  • Experimental VS Code extension in VSIX form
Best for: Command-line users on Linux, BSD, macOS, or Android who want to play Deezer tracks from a terminal.
Good for
  • Available through several package managers, plus a manual install path for Android via Termux
  • States that it plays without storing or caching audio on the local machine
  • Open source, with the repository listing the Unlicense
Watch out for
  • Windows is supported only through WSL
  • The VS Code extension and the VSIX port are labelled experimental or preview

DZR at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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DZR FAQ

Can DZR show lyrics while a track plays?
Yes. The homepage gives an example that uses dzr-srt to produce an SRT file and passes it to mpv as a subtitle file during playback.
Does DZR store downloaded tracks?
The project states that it plays without storing or caching tracks on the machine, and gives legal reasons for this design.
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