Apple Music: Cracked Edition

A lightweight, web-based alternative to the native Apple Music app for macOS.

Table of Conents

1. About The Project
   1.1. Built With
   1.2.Features
2. Getting Started
   2.1 Installation
3. Usage
4. Disclaimer
5. License

About The Project

Apple Music: Cracked Edition is a lightweight wrapper for the official Apple Music web player. It was designed to provide a faster, streamlined alternative to the heavy built-in Music app on macOS.

This app works entirely online, giving you access to the full Apple Music library while connected to the internet, without the resource overhead of the standard desktop client.

Features

• Lightweight: Minimal resource usage compared to the native app.
• Native Feel: Wraps music.apple.com in a dedicated macOS window.
• Media Controls: Use on-screen controls to play and pause music.
• Modern Support: Uses a custom User Agent to ensure the full desktop interface loads correctly on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
• Auto-Updates: Built-in support for automatic updates via Sparkle framework.

Built With

• Swift
• WebKit
• SwiftUI
• Sparkle - Automatic update framework

Getting Started

To get up and running, download a release or follow these simple steps to get a local copy.

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone [https://github.com/apmckelvey/Apple-Music-Cracked-Edition.git](https://github.com/apmckelvey/Apple-Music-Cracked-Edition.git)

2. Open in Xcode
   • Double-click Apple Music Cracked Edition.xcodeproj.
3. Configure Signing
   • Go to the Signing & Capabilities tab.
   • Select your Personal Team (your Apple ID).
   • Ensure "App Sandbox" is enabled.
4. Build and Run
   • Press Cmd + R to launch the app.

Auto-Update Setup (Optional)

The app includes Sparkle framework for automatic updates. To enable this feature:

1. See SPARKLE_INTEGRATION.md for detailed setup instructions
2. Generate EdDSA keys and configure the appcast feed
3. Note: Auto-updates require additional setup and are primarily for distribution maintainers

Usage

Once the app is running:

1. Log in with your Apple ID (safe, as it uses the official Apple web login).
2. Browse your library just like on the website.
3. Control playback using the on-screen buttons or the Spacebar shortcut.

Disclaimer

⚠️ This project is NOT affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Apple Inc., or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. ⚠️

The official Apple Music website can be found at music.apple.com. The name "Apple Music" as well as related names, marks, emblems, and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners. This application is an unofficial web wrapper and is provided for educational and personal use only.

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.