GoMusic is a terminal UI for downloading and streaming music from YouTube with automatic MP3 conversion and metadata tagging.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Instant Search: Lightweight, sub-second search without overhead.
- Zero-Wait Streaming: Start listening immediately with real-time audio streaming.
- High-Quality Audio: Automatic download and conversion to high-bitrate MP3.
- Modern TUI: Beautiful interface with rhythmic visualizers and smooth animations.
- Auto-Tagging: Automatically embeds title, artist, and high-res album art into MP3s.
- Enhanced Controls: Responsive seeking, pause/resume, and smart navigation.
Website: github.com/iiTzDante/gomusic
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Developer: iiTzDante
License: MIT License

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