# strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/strawberrymusicplayer-strawberry).** _How this analysis was created: the description and tags below were written by an AI model that read this project's README and public documentation pages; stars, license and language come straight from the GitHub API. The model does not read the source code._ 3,790 stars · 316 forks · C++ · GPL-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry - Homepage: https://www.strawberrymusicplayer.org/ - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/strawberrymusicplayer-strawberry.md ## Topics `alsa` `audio` `audio-player` `bitperfect` `bitperfect-player` `c-plus-plus` `flac` `high-end` `lastfm` `linux` `linux-desktop` `music` `music-player` `musicbrainz` `qt` `strawberry` `strawberry-music-player` `wavpack` ## Description Strawberry is a desktop music player and SQL music library manager designed for managing large collections of digital audio files. It functions as a high-fidelity audio client that provides bit-perfect playback by bypassing system resampling to deliver raw audio data directly to hardware output devices. The software distinguishes itself through advanced library organization and external integration. It utilizes relational database indexing for fast searching and employs acoustic fingerprinting to retrieve missing metadata and correct album information. Additionally, it synchronizes listening history with external tracking services and connects to cloud streaming platforms and internet radio. The system covers a broad range of capabilities, including metadata management for lyrics and cover art retrieval, audio format transcoding for device compatibility, and the synchronization of music files to portable media hardware. It also integrates with operating system media protocols via a message bus to share playback state and transport controls with other desktop applications. ## Tags ### Graphics & Multimedia - [Music Playback](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/media-capture-and-playback/music-playback.md) — Manages large local music collections and provides high-fidelity playback across a wide range of file formats. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Local Music Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/local-music-players.md) — Provides a feature-rich desktop application for playing high-fidelity audio files stored on the local device. - [GStreamer Pipeline Routing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-hardware-routing/gstreamer-pipeline-routing.md) — Processes audio streams through a modular GStreamer plugin graph to handle decoding and hardware routing. - [Audio Metadata Parsers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-metadata-parsers.md) — Uses specialized parsing engines to read and write embedded audio metadata across diverse container formats and encoding standards. - [Bit-Perfect Playback](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/audio-playback/bit-perfect-playback.md) — Bypasses system-level mixers and resampling engines to deliver raw audio streams directly to hardware for original signal integrity. - [High-Fidelity](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/audio-playback/high-fidelity.md) — Ensures maximum signal integrity through bit-perfect output and high-fidelity playback management. - [Metadata Tagging](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/audio-processing/metadata-tagging.md) — Uses specialized parsing engines to read and write embedded metadata tags across diverse audio formats. - [Hardware Audio Streaming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/audio-streaming-engines/audio-playback-engines/chunked-audio-streaming/hardware-audio-streaming.md) — Routes audio streams directly to physical hardware devices to bypass system-level resampling. - [Playback Experience Optimization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/audio-playback/playback-experience-optimization.md) — Optimizes the listening experience using equalizers and loudness normalization tools. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Loudness Normalizations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-volume-controls/loudness-normalizations.md) — Adjusts loudness levels using analysis tools to ensure consistent volume across different audio tracks. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Music Metadata Enrichment](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/music-metadata-enrichment.md) — Enriches audio files by modifying tags and retrieving missing data via acoustic fingerprinting and external databases. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Automatic Track Identification](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/music-metadata-matching/automatic-track-identification.md) — Automatically identifies tracks and retrieves missing metadata by matching audio waveforms against remote databases. - [Music Service Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/music-service-integrations.md) — Streams content from cloud platforms and internet radio while syncing listening history across social and tracking services. - [Music Streaming Platforms](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/music-streaming-platforms.md) — Connects to remote music platforms and compatible servers to stream audio content from external sources. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Playback Activity Synchronization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/playback-activity-synchronization.md) — Sends real-time playback metadata to external monitoring services to maintain a permanent record of listening activity. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Playlist Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/playlist-management.md) — Creates and organizes music queues using manual controls and smart dynamic rules. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) - [Portable Media Synchronization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/portable-media-synchronization.md) — Enables transferring music files and playlists to portable hardware devices with integrated format conversion. ### Content Management & Publishing - [Music Library Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/media-management/audiobook-servers/e-book-servers/comic-book-libraries/personal-library-managers/music-library-managers.md) — Provides a comprehensive system for organizing and managing large local audio collections with a focus on music-specific metadata. - [Metadata Catalogers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/media-cataloging-interfaces/metadata-catalogers.md) — Catalogs music files by fetching descriptive metadata, generating acoustic fingerprints, and removing duplicates. ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Relational Music Indexing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/searchable-indexes/relational-music-indexing.md) — Implements relational indexing of audio tracks and artists to enable fast searching of large collections. ### Mobile Development - [Lyrics and Album Art Downloaders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/cross-platform-frameworks/flutter/artwork-browsers/artwork-downloaders/lyrics-and-album-art-downloaders.md) — Automatically downloads album artwork and song lyrics from third-party web services and APIs. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) ### Networking & Communication - [Internet Radio Streams](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/data-streaming/radio/internet-radio-streams.md) — Plays live audio from curated radio stations, directories, or custom network streams. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [D-Bus Desktop Services](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/message-bus-systems/d-bus-desktop-services.md) — Exposes playback state and transport commands to the operating system via the D-Bus system message bus. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Device File Transfers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/device-file-transfers.md) — Copies audio files and playlists to external hardware such as USB drives and MTP devices. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/strawberrymusicplayer/strawberry@master/README.md)) ### User Interface & Experience - [Media Player Protocol Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/media-player-protocol-integrations.md) — Syncs playback status and transport controls with other applications using standard media player interface protocols. ([source](https://wiki.strawberrymusicplayer.org/)) - [Media Transport Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/media-transport-controls.md) — Integrates with system-level media playback controls to manage audio state from background processes. ### Part of an Awesome List - [Music Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/music-players.md) — Music player tailored for collectors and audiophiles. - [Offline Music Players](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/media/offline-music-players.md) — Cross-platform player and organizer for music collectors.