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Kaset provides a native macOS desktop client for browsing YouTube and YouTube Music.
About Kaset
Kaset is an open-source native macOS client for YouTube Music and YouTube, built with Swift and SwiftUI. It presents music and video in a single window with a source toggle, covering playback, library browsing, search, podcasts, queue management, lyrics and an equalizer, plus regular YouTube recommendations, subscriptions, Shorts, comments and picture-in-picture. It requires macOS 15.4 or later and a Google account for personalization; Apple Intelligence features need macOS 26.0 or later. The app is not signed or notarized by Apple, so the first launch requires approving it manually through System Settings or Terminal.
Key features
- Native SwiftUI macOS client with Apple Music-style UI and Music/YouTube toggle
- YouTube playback with captions, quality selection, picture-in-picture and comments
- YouTube Music DRM playback using an existing Premium subscription
- 6-band parametric equalizer with presets and queue management including Smart Shuffle
- Synced lyrics with line highlighting; on-device AI explanations on macOS 26+
- WebKit extensions such as uBlock Origin Lite and SponsorBlock, AppleScript automation
Best for: Mac users who want a native desktop app for both YouTube Music and YouTube in one window.
Good for
- Open source, with the code hosted on GitHub
- Deep macOS integration: Now Playing, media keys, Dock menu, haptics and share sheet
- Interface localized in 18 languages
Watch out for
- Requires macOS 15.4 or later; AI features need macOS 26.0 or later
- Not signed or notarized by Apple, so first launch needs manual approval
- A Google account is needed for YouTube Music and YouTube personalization
Kaset at a glance
- Website
- github.com/sozercan/kaset
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Kaset FAQ
What macOS version does Kaset require?
macOS 15.4 or later. Apple Intelligence features require macOS 26.0 or later.
Do I need a paid subscription to use Kaset?
DRM-protected YouTube Music content plays through your existing Premium subscription, and a Google account is required for personalization.
Why does macOS warn me the first time I open Kaset?
Kaset is not signed or notarized by Apple, so macOS shows a verification warning. You allow it once via System Settings under Privacy & Security, or through Terminal.
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