Kew
Kew is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. Music for the Shell. kew is a fast, immersive music player that allows you to listen to music privately. It has 3,140 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license.
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About Kew
kew (/kjuː/, variant of cue) is a terminal music player. Please visit the website for information on how to install, use and contribute to kew.
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What is Kew?
Kew is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS and Linux. Music for the Shell. kew is a fast, immersive music player that allows you to listen to music privately. It has 3,140 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license.
Is Kew free and open source?
Yes. Kew's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Kew?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v4.3.8) or the project website.
Is Kew still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.