0.17.14
v0.17.13 - revert set gtk version for linux users
v0.17.12 - fix lag by disabling gpu sandbox
- This release disables Chrome’s GPU sandboxing so GPU processes run without the extra OS-level isolation.
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(nvidia user's should see a significant performance improvement)
v0.17.11 - toggleable thumbnail background in player view
- feat: toggleable thumbnail background in player view
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v0.17.10 - Enhanced UI, Windows Taskbar Integration & Custom CSS Improvements
Changelog: v0.17.5 to v0.17.10
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feat: enhance player bar styling and button sizes for improved UI –
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feat: enable fluent scrollbar blink features –
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feat: hq thumbnail for css variable –
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feat: add accent property to track state and reorder imports in track service –
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feat: updated custom css layout, new css handler class, thumbnail & accent css variables –
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feat: refactor mainwindow handlers to seperate files –
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feat(#187): updated migrations, initial trackstate fix, enable re init service for taskbar track progress –
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feat(#183): toggleable taskbar progress feature –
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feat: updated last fm scrobbling to include album, yt player ui service added to domutils –
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fix(DiscordRPC): set connection error to null on connected state –
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fix: discord presence error handling –
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feat: updated render scripts, discord updated –
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fix: dpi issues on scaled display –
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fix: update thumb progress and thumbar buttons to reflect track state –
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feat: updated window manager with scale factor and cut off window issue fix –
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feat: added window progressbar supported by win & linux –
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feat: added win thumb bars, seperated state & progress api –
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refactor: simplify Electron fuses configuration in afterPack script –
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feat: add afterPack script for Electron fuses and update package dependencies –
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feat: update macOS entitlements and configuration in electron-builder.yml –
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feat: updated electron, awaitElement util for plugins, createStyle util for plugins –
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feat: initial wayland config, scale factor added for dpi, removed custom google user agent –
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feat: release config - pnpm cache –
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feat: restart dialog updated –
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refactor: remove simple-youtube-age-restriction-bypass dependency, enhance restart dialog with icon support and message handling –
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feat: restart dialog height updated –
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feat: bypass age restriction, updated plugin api, restart needed flag for plugins added, restart dialog added –
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Update README.md –
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fix: lastfm track change if data not ready, volume ratio init fix –
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chore: import rename –
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feat: added seeking to mini player, lastfm state to miniplayer –
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feat: refactored preload readability and repetetive behaviour –
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refactor: rename plugin collections to service collections and update related imports –
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feat: thumbnail url & thumbnail accent color has been added to the track state, also applying css variables to the youtube view –
--ytmd-thumbnail-url&--ytmd-thumbnail-accent -
feat: the default theme has been updated to use these variables shown in the example below (delete the old css file and restart the app to get the newest css) –
<img width="1723" height="1189" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2d54876e-38ea-4721-9158-0b047a77544c" />
0.17.9-rc.7
0.17.9-rc.6
0.11.0-rc.9
v0.17.5 - mac touchbar support added, generic fixes
- feat: mac touchbar controls have been added including progress/seek slider
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- fix: like/dislike fixed #162
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v0.17.3 - google login fixes, volume ratio init fix
- fix: google login user agent has been removed on google login
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- fix: volume ratio has not been enabled on app start
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v0.17.1-rc.11 - reverting some google login changes due to more issues
v0.17.1-rc.10 - updated release config, discord on disconnect try to reconnect
- feat: updated release config
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- fix: on discord disconnect try to reconnect
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v0.17.1-rc.8 - google login fixes
- fix: google fixes in hope that the login steps are smoothed out...
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v0.17.0 - exponential volume slider,
- feat: exponential volume slider - Adjusts the YouTube Music volume slider to be exponential for easier selection of lower volumes. #165
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- refactor: client plugins have been refactored - api and typings have been added aswell as utils passed to the plugin context, so feel free to add your client plugins in renderer-plugins
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- feat: plugins now have cmds prop for devs to add custom commands (for future plugin developers)
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v0.16.14 - lastfm fix on startup
- lastfm fix on startup
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v0.16.8 - fixed mac toolbar, removed old mac toolbar file, plugin filter, updated packages
- fixed mac toolbar padding #171
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- removed old mac toolbar file (unused)
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- renderer plugin filter #143 #170 #87
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- updated vite & electron packages
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v0.16.5 - small bug fixes for mac release, OnInit event after window creation
- small bug fixes for mac release
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- OnInit event after window creation
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v0.16.1 - refactored service provider, fixed scss feature, biome lint added
New Features
- Biome Formatter Integration: The project has transitioned to using the biome formatter for improved code consistency and readability.
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- Pre-commit Hook: A pre-commit hook has been added to ensure code formatting is maintained before commits.
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- Service Collection Refactor: The usage of service collections has been refactored for better performance and maintainability.
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- Update Provider Refactor: Significant improvements have been made to the update provider for enhanced functionality.
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- Major Refactor on Providers: A comprehensive refactor of the providers has been completed, optimizing their performance and structure.
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- SCSS Feature Fix: Resolved issues related to SCSS features, ensuring proper styling and functionality.
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- Window Manager Improvements: Enhancements have been made to the window manager for a better user & dev experience.
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Bug Fixes
- Null Chain Join Fix: Addressed an issue with null chain joins to prevent potential errors during execution.
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- Lint Fixes: Various linting issues have been resolved to maintain code quality and standards.
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v0.14.13 - fixes regarding discord and overall stability
Update v0.14.13:
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Fix: The Discord RPC should now be stable again. If the Discord icon appears red, it is likely due to issues with the Discord client. Restarting both the client and the app should resolve the problem. If issues persist, a full restart may be necessary. –
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Fix: Most issues related to starting and exiting the app that previously displayed error messages have been addressed. –
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Feature: Logs have been added for better troubleshooting. You can find them at the following location on Windows:
%appdata%\YouTube Music for Desktop\logs. –
v0.14.10 - updates regarding discord rpc
- fix: discord rpc trying to connect twice to discord
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- fix: toggling discord rpc feature state
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v0.14.8 - refactored track management, fix current song like state
- refactor: improve track management with TrackCollection class and enhance track state handling
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- fix: current song like state query
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v0.14.7 - fixed window resize
What's Changed
- Resize inner HTML when using Window Manager or FancyZones by @rathlinus in https://github.com/Venipa/ytmdesktop2/pull/147
v0.14.6-rc1 - autostart minimized added
- adjusted so that minimized only set on startup or minimized arg #122
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v0.14.6-rc0 - autostart minimized added
- Option to always autostart the application minimized #122
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v0.14.5-rc18 - startup fixes
v0.14.5-rc10 - discord activity type now allows listening state, showing listening progress
- discord: activity type now allows listening state, showing listening progress #70
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View on Github
v0.14.5-rc9 - updated api controls to access yt player api
v0.14.5-rc3 - lastfm indicator on scrobble success or error, scrobble distinct
- scrobble status is now indicated in the toolbar
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- scrobble endpoint is now not being called on every track status change, only on change
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View on Github
v0.14.5-rc1 - lastfm fixes with the new secure store
v0.14.5-rc0 - ui fixes
v0.14.3 - mac mini player changes, fixes regarding toolbar and app suspension, custom css file select fix
- custom css select file fix
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- mac: mini player colored border support for mac
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- mac: offset added on the toolbar to allow back button to be clicked
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- mac: app suspension prevention disabled for mac
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v0.14.1 - fixes arm builds, keytar removed in favor of encrypted stores
v0.14.0-rc14 - small fixes regarding discord rpc & media control progress
- updated electron to latest
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- small fixes regarding discord rpc & media control progress
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v0.14.0-rc12 - back button, new api worker, refactor code
What's Changed
- Ad-skipping has been added
- new api worker
- refactored code to support new base of builder "vite" previous "vue-cli"
- app performance lift
- media playback seeking from the os's progress control
- back button added
- mini player adjustments
- window state is now synced across all parts of components
- adjusted toolbar css
- ... much more under the hood
If you have problems with this release, it is to be expected since much changed to the root but it was inevitable.
v0.14.0-rc11 - back button, new api worker, refactor code
What's Changed
- Ad-skipping has been added
- new api worker
- refactored code to support new base of builder "vite" previous "vue-cli"
- app performance lift
- media playback seeking from the os's progress control
- back button added
- mini player adjustments
- window state is now synced across all parts of components
- adjusted toolbar css
- ... much more under the hood
If you have problems with this release, it is to be expected since much changed to the root but it was inevitable.
v0.12.17 - updated mini player
What's Changed
- Mini Player responsive resizing & Mini Player opens at the position it was closed by @rathlinus in https://github.com/Venipa/ytmdesktop2/pull/136
New Contributors
- @rathlinus made their first contribution in https://github.com/Venipa/ytmdesktop2/pull/136
0.12.16 - fixes for api controls
v0.11.6 - media control fixes, mini player stay on top
- Media control library has been updated (xosms, currently supported OS: Win32 & Linux)
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- Mini Player now has a stay on top toggle https://github.com/Venipa/ytmdesktop2/issues/78
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- Mac crash fixed https://github.com/Venipa/ytmdesktop2/issues/87
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v0.10.11 - mini player no max size, remember window position/size
- removed mini player max window size limit #58
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- remember window position & size #38
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v0.10.9 - prefer video quality, internal refactor
- Prefer video quality in settings
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API:
- client plugins can now return destroy functions
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v0.10.8 - fixed links
v0.10.7 - lastfm auth persistence fix
- fixes #50 "Last.fm needs to reauthenticate every time the app is closed"
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- fixes github action config
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v0.10.4 - single instance lock
- opening a second instance of the app will open the primary instance now
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v0.10.3 - small fixes
- single instance lock to prevent multiple instances of the same app
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- indefinite animation on update icon fixed
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v0.10.2 - LastFM scrobble flags, rc LastFM release
LastFM 👌
Linux
Linux users will be needed to install the libsecret library to use lastfm and future integrations. Depending on your distribution, you will need to run the following command:
Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install libsecret-1-dev
Red Hat-based: sudo yum install libsecret-devel
Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S libsecret
v0.9.9 - small fixes regarding chromium flags
v0.9.7 - discord rpc fixes, code refactoring
- fix: discord rpc toggle
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- fix: away check for discord
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- code has been refactored with a new getProvider typings
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- moved to new tray provider for future feature
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- ytmd plugin library for later usage
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v0.9.5 - first track media control fix, track meta fix
- track meta fix
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- media control - first track null fix
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v0.9.4 - media control fix, rendering improvements, async css compiler
- media control fix
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- rendering improvements
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- async css compiler
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v0.9.3 - updated miniplayer, track meta data additions
- updated miniplayer
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- track meta data additions
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v0.9.0 - Mini Player Accents & Fixes
- Miniplayer fixes & layout update
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- Miniplayer - Accent feature
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- Updated Electron to v20
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v0.8.7 - Miniplayer fixes, code refactor
v0.8.6 - Miniplayer update, PlayState observer
- Miniplayer update: progress & current time added
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- Miniplayer progress seek (disabled until fixed)
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v0.8.5 - small fixes & mini player toggle fix
- small build fixes
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- mini player toggle fix
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v0.8.4 - some fixes
- customWindow titles & icons
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- mini player toggle mainwindow hide state
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- minimize Window fixed
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- toolbar for mac updated
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v0.8.3 - window load fix, mini player css fix
- window load fix
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- mini player css fix
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v0.8.2 - Updated Mac Toolbar, mini player preview
- updated mac toolbar
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- mini player preview
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v0.7.7 - discord rpc idle fully working, updater css adjustments
- discord rpc idle fully working
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- updater css adjustments
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v0.7.6 - better release notes in update window
v0.7.5 - updater refactored, semver check implementation
- updater refactored
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- semver check implementation
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v0.7.3 - Discord RPC Idle check, API port area adjusted
- Discord RPC Idle check
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- API port area adjusted
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v0.5.8 - fixed discord time left status, windows media controls fix for unknown songs
- fixed time left status, before it was stuck at 00:00 left on some occasions
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- fixed xosms unknown media type issue which resulted in a crash
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v0.5.7 - small ua fix for google login
v0.5.6 - cookie consent unblock, performance fixes, xosms media control
- Fixed Settings Dialog Scrolling & added more info
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- XOSMS Added (Media Control, Experimental)
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- Cookie Consent Page Fix
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- initial i18n update
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- fixed first startup freeze, disabled chrome sandbox (faster & only temporarily until chromium devs fixed gpu freeze issues)
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v0.5.5 - added error reporting toggle, local log fix
- local log fix (can be found at
%appdata%\Youtube Music for Desktop) – - error reporting (via sentry.io) now has a toggle button to disable it (privacy feature)
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v0.5.4 - minimize to tray, refactored custom css
- Added Version tag to toolbar
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- Added Minimize to tray instead of quitting feature
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- Added Generic settings text
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- Fixed CSS (initial-)Load, Unload & Watch feature
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For custom theme enable it in settings.