Show HN: Undertone – synced lyrics and beat visualizer on Linux's desktop layer

Category: other

Tags: linux, lyrics, visualizer, mpris, gtk, desktop-widget

Score: 6.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

Undertone is a Linux desktop application that displays time-synced lyrics and a beat-aware visualizer on the desktop layer beneath all windows, integrating with any MPRIS-compatible player. It combines multiple lyric sources, audio analysis via FFT and onset detection, and extensive customization options, making it a polished niche tool for Linux desktop users.

Target audience: Linux desktop users, music enthusiasts, and tinkerers

Repository: https://github.com/Mohit-Aasirwal/undertone · Python · MIT

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