Is there an existing feature request for this?
Problem or Motivation
Is there an existing feature request for this?
Problem or Motivation
Currently, Kaset integrates beautifully with the native macOS Now Playing system and AppleScript, but it lacks a visual footprint outside the main application window or the system menu bar. Users who want to view current album art, track progress, or quickly glance at the active song title have to reopen the main application or access the native Control Center panel.
Proposed Solution
Introduce native macOS desktop and Notification Center widgets utilizing Apple's WidgetKit framework.
Ideally, the app would offer three standard sizes:
- Small: Displays minimal album artwork and a simple play/pause state.
- Medium: Adds the track title, artist name, and basic transport controls (Skip/Previous).
- Large: Includes a mini-playlist layout, full playback timeline, or a "Recently Played" history view.
Alternatives Considered
Using third-party menu bar managers or creating custom Raycast/Alfred scripts via the AppleScript API. While functional, these options lack the rich visual appeal and ease-of-use provided by native macOS widgets.
Feature Area
UI / UX Integration (WidgetKit Support)
How important is this feature to you?
Would improve the native listening experience making it more in line with spotify/others.
Proposed Solution
3 widgets one in each size. That would be wonderful.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Feature Area
UI / Visual
How important is this feature to you?
Would improve my experience
Mockups or Examples
No response
Additional Context
No response
Is there an existing feature request for this?
Problem or Motivation
Is there an existing feature request for this?
Problem or Motivation
Currently, Kaset integrates beautifully with the native macOS Now Playing system and AppleScript, but it lacks a visual footprint outside the main application window or the system menu bar. Users who want to view current album art, track progress, or quickly glance at the active song title have to reopen the main application or access the native Control Center panel.
Proposed Solution
Introduce native macOS desktop and Notification Center widgets utilizing Apple's
WidgetKitframework.Ideally, the app would offer three standard sizes:
Alternatives Considered
Using third-party menu bar managers or creating custom Raycast/Alfred scripts via the AppleScript API. While functional, these options lack the rich visual appeal and ease-of-use provided by native macOS widgets.
Feature Area
UI / UX Integration (WidgetKit Support)
How important is this feature to you?
Would improve the native listening experience making it more in line with spotify/others.
Proposed Solution
3 widgets one in each size. That would be wonderful.
Alternatives Considered
No response
Feature Area
UI / Visual
How important is this feature to you?
Would improve my experience
Mockups or Examples
No response
Additional Context
No response