This browser extension adds lyrics to Spotify and can restore native scripts, romanize text, and translate songs.
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sptlrx displays synchronized song lyrics in a terminal and works with Spotify, MPD, browsers, and other players.
About sptlrx
sptlrx is an open-source tool that displays synchronized song lyrics in a terminal window. It reads playback position from a supported music source, including Spotify, MPD, Mopidy, MPRIS players on Linux, and browsers through an extension, and it can also load lyrics from .lrc files in a local folder.
The tool is configured through a YAML file that is created on first launch. Spotify use requires creating a developer app, supplying a Client ID and Client Secret, and logging in once, after which the credentials are saved to a local file. Installation options are listed for Arch Linux, Debian and Ubuntu, and NixOS, and binaries are available for other systems.
Key features
- Displays synchronized lyrics in a terminal window
- Connects to Spotify, MPD, Mopidy, MPRIS players, and browsers via an extension
- Scans a local folder for .lrc lyric files
- Customizable text colors, alignment, and styles through a YAML config file
- Pipes lyrics to standard output with optional line length and overflow settings
- Handles long lines and Unicode characters; distributed as a single binary
Best for: Terminal users who play music from Spotify, MPD, Mopidy, or another supported player and want lyrics shown in sync with playback.
Good for
- Open source, with the source code available on GitHub
- Supports several music sources through one tool
- Appearance and output can be adjusted in a config file
Watch out for
- MPRIS support is available on Linux only
- Spotify use requires creating a developer app and supplying Client ID and Client Secret
- Browser use requires installing a separate browser extension
sptlrx at a glance
- Category
- Music & Audio › Music Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- 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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sptlrx FAQ
Which music sources does sptlrx support?
The homepage lists Spotify, MPD, Mopidy, MPRIS (Linux only), and browsers. Browser use requires installing a browser extension.
What is needed to use Spotify with sptlrx?
Create a new app at developer.spotify.com, set the redirect URI to http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback, and run sptlrx login with your Client ID and Client Secret. You only need to do this once. The credentials are then saved to $XDG_STATE_HOME/sptlrx/spotify-auth.json.
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