Show HN: OldTunes – iTunes 4.9 for modern macOS (With GEISS)

Category: other

Tags: macos, music-player, swift, retro-ui, apple-music

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

OldTunes is a Swift-based macOS music player that recreates the iTunes 4.9 interface while integrating with modern Apple Music and iCloud libraries. It includes a visualizer inspired by Geiss HDR and supports features like search-as-you-type, playlists, and downloading iCloud songs. The project is notable for its faithful retro UI and non-trivial integration with Apple's music frameworks.

Target audience: macOS users nostalgic for iTunes 4.9, and developers interested in SwiftUI/AppKit music app integration

Repository: https://github.com/rib3ye/oldTunes · Swift

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