An exquisitely crafted and highly customizable Apple Music client for the desktop, built from the ground up for speed, style, and integration.
Cider is a proprietary desktop client for Apple Music. Designed as a modern, high-performance alternative to standard players, Cider brings a premium audio experience to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Key features include:
- Audio Enhancements: Support for Atmos (Binaural), customizable crossfade, and automix capabilities.
- Integrations: Native connection with Discord Rich Presence, Last.fm, Libre.fm, Maloja, and ListenBrainz.
- Customization: A rich theme engine and plugin framework to personalize your player.
- Companion App: Control playback from your mobile device using Cider Remote.
Note: Cider is a commercial application developed by Cider Collective. An active Apple Music subscription is required.
This repository hosts the official Flatpak package for Cider on Flathub.
You can install Cider via the Flatpak command-line tool:
flatpak install flathub sh.cider.CiderTo run the application:
flatpak run sh.cider.CiderAll downloads, activation licenses, and custom options are managed through the official portal:
- Official Website: cider.sh
- Downloads & Licensing: taproom.cider.sh/downloads
- Purchase a License: taproom.cider.sh/purchase
- Theme & Plugin Gallery: marketplace.cider.sh
- FAQ & Troubleshooting: taproom.cider.sh/faq
- Official Brand Assets: taproom.cider.sh/assets (includes alternative icons, mascot Saki artwork, and styling templates)
- Bug Reports: Open an issue on our GitHub Tracker.
- Community & Discussions: Join our Discord server to connect with developers and other users at discord.gg/applemusic.
- Financial Support: You can support development on Open Collective.
This project is not affiliated with, authorized by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple and Apple Music are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.