Popular Spotify client, Xpotify, goes open source

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What you need to know

  • Xpotify is now an open-source project.
  • You can submit bug reports, feature requests, and send pull requests through Github.
  • The project is run by one developer, Mahdi Ghiasi.

Xpotify, a popular Spotify client for Windows 10, is now an open source project. Xpotify wraps the progressive web app experience of Spotify into a Windows 10 app and adds features such as Live Tile support, hovering a cursor over the taskbar to see music controls, Game Bar integration, and a mini player.

While the app is maintained by a single developer, Mahdi Ghiasi, it has gained quite the following among the Windows 10 fanbase and the Windows Central team. It's gained popularity for its addition of Windows 10-specific features when compared to the official Spotify desktop application.

By going open source, anyone can request features, send pull requests, or report bugs for the app. Xpotify has gained features and received updates regularly. Now that it's open source, there might be more features or updates in the future.

See Xpotify at Microsoft Store

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Sean Endicott
Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.