From 0eee8d5868e6ccd1c53b737f54f5cc6cdef0d3c4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kraxarn Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:53:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Even more info --- readme.md | 17 ++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index e384aef7a..f007e5f26 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -1,14 +1,29 @@ # spotify-qt A Spotify client using Qt as a simpler, lighter alternative to the official client. Inspired by [spotify-tui](https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui). +Much like spotify-tui, you need an actual Spotify client running, for example [spotifyd](https://github.com/Spotifyd/spotifyd). Currently in beta. Most things should work, but don't be surprised when unexpected things happen. +I's also not currently available in any package manager on Linux, though, when it's a bit more stable, it will be available through AUR. + +## Installing/building: +``` +git clone https://github.com/kraxarn/spotify-qt.git +cd spotify-qt +mkdir build +cd build +cmake .. +make +./spotify-qt +``` ## Known issues: * Nothing is cached, so album art, playlists, etc. is fetched every time. * Spotify API is pinged every second for updates. * Probably very unstable. +* `SPOTIFY_QT_ID` and `SPOTIFY_QT_SECRET` needs to be set before using the app. +* First sign in isn't very good. ## Not implemented yet: * Library. * Media controls (d-bus). -* Settings and log out. \ No newline at end of file +* Settings (for spotifyd etc.) and log out. \ No newline at end of file