BitChord README

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BitChord

Aesthetic YouTube Music Client


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[!WARNING] BitChord is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to YouTube or Google in any way. Use it at your own discretion.

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Features

Playback

  • Search, browse and play anything available on YouTube Music.
  • Hi-Res lossless audio — FLAC/ALAC from a configured module source, with YouTube Music as fallback.
  • Gapless playback with true crossfade, adjustable 0–12s.
  • Automix [Beta] — DJ-style transitions with beat-matching and tempo-stretching.
  • Offline downloads — save tracks with embedded metadata.
  • Local music library integration.
  • Background playback via a proper foreground media session.

Experience

  • Animated album canvas — motion artwork on the now-playing screen.

  • Word-synced lyrics — word/syllable-level highlighting from multiple sources.

  • Dynamic, artwork-driven theming — Material palette extracted from album art.

  • Frosted-glass UI — Telegram-style translucent bars via Haze, Material 3 theming.

Connectivity & Accounts

  • Sign in with your Google account for personalized content.
  • Discord Rich Presence — in-app login, live track/artist/album and progress.
  • Scrobbling to Last.fm and ListenBrainz.
  • Pluggable sources — add, edit, test and health-check module sources.

Controls & Tweaks

  • Per-network audio quality — separate quality ceilings for Wi-Fi and mobile data.

  • Playback speed control (0.5×–2.0×) and skip silence.

  • Sleep timer — fixed presets or "stop after this track".

  • System equalizer integration.

  • Stats for nerds — codec, bit depth, sample rate, and more on the now-playing screen.

Download

Grab the latest signed APK from the Releases page. Sideloading requires enabling "Install unknown apps" for whichever app you download it with.

Support

BitChord is free and always will be — if it's earned a spot in your rotation, you can chip in here:

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Disclaimer & Legal Notice

BitChord is an independent, community-driven third-party audio player and client. It is not associated with Google LLC, YouTube Music, Deezer, Telegram, or any of their parent companies.

  • No Media Hosting: BitChord does not host, upload, or store copyrighted music files. It operates strictly as an interface to scan local device storage or stream media directly from public, public-facing, or user-authenticated APIs.
  • Fair Use & API Usage: This software is created solely for personal research, educational, and fair-use purposes. The user is entirely responsible for ensuring their usage aligns with their local copyright laws and YouTube Terms of Service.
  • No Ad-Blocking Guarantee: While BitChord focuses on providing a clean listening environment, it does not guarantee permanent bypasses or modifications to commercial third-party platform conditions.
  • Copyleft: BitChord is free software under the GPLv3. The license does not let anyone forbid others from selling or redistributing copies, but any distribution must come with the Corresponding Source under the same license.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). See the LICENSE file for details.

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BitChord
What is this?BitChord is a modern, aesthetic YouTube Music client for Android, built with clean visuals inspired by Apple Music.
Is this an official YouTube Music app?No, it's an independent third-party client with no ties to Google or YouTube — use it at your own discretion.
Do I need a Google account to use it?No, you can browse and play YouTube Music without one, but signing in with Google unlocks personalized content.
Does it block ads or guarantee an ad-free experience?It focuses on a clean listening environment but doesn't guarantee permanent bypasses or modifications to the platform's commercial conditions.
Which platforms does it run on?Android only — it's distributed as a sideloaded APK, not an official store app.
What makes the audio quality special?BitChord can stream Hi-Res lossless FLAC/ALAC from a configured module source, falling back to standard YouTube Music audio, with separate quality ceilings you can set for Wi-Fi and mobile data.
What is Automix?Automix (Beta) is a DJ-style transition mode that beat-matches and tempo-stretches tracks for smooth, mixed playback.
Can I play my own local music files?Yes, BitChord integrates with your local music library alongside streaming from YouTube Music.
Does it support synced lyrics?Yes, word- and syllable-level synced lyrics are pulled from multiple sources and highlighted live on the now-playing screen.
What are similar projects?Metrolist, Echo-Music, Levyra-deepsound, SimpMusic, YumaPlayer, openspot-music-app, vivi-music, LastWave-Native
Which topics is it in?flac, music-downloader, youtube-music, music-player, ui-design, material-design, discord, youtube, music, android-app, kotlin, audio
Creator
kushagrasinghx
Size
44 MB
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Updated
CommitOct 16Releasev1.8Oct 05
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2mo
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