Mac guide - kavinthangavel/Media-Player-Scrobbler-for-Simkl GitHub Wiki
🍏 Mac Guide (Experimental)
Note: Mac support is experimental and not fully tested. Some features may not work as expected.
🏁 Installation
- Requires Python 3.9+ and pip.
- Recommended: Use a virtual environment or pipx.
pip install "simkl-mps[macos]"
# or with pipx
pipx install "simkl-mps[macos]"
🚀 First Run
- Start the app:
simkl-mps tray # or simkl-mps start
- Authenticate with SIMKL when prompted.
- The app runs in the system tray (menu bar).
🎛️ Media Player Configuration
- Critical: Configure your media players for accurate tracking.
- See the Media Players Guide for setup steps for VLC, MPV, and others.
🛠️ Tray & Usage
- Use the tray icon in the menu bar for status and controls.
- No command line needed for daily use after setup.
🐞 Troubleshooting
- Grant accessibility and notification permissions in System Preferences if tray or notifications do not work.
- For issues, see the Troubleshooting Guide.
⚠️ Limitations
- Some features may not be fully supported on macOS.
- If you encounter issues, please report them on GitHub.