
Let’s compile the code with the extras we want: cover art and lyrics. We therefore took the manual approach by cloning the project’s repository: There is a package available in the AUR (for Arch and Arch-based distros) but it doesn’t compile in useful optional extras like cover art and lyrics. Like other third-party clients, you’ll need a Spotify premium subscription to use it.

The software is published under an open source license. It uses the librespot library to make an integrated Spotify client. Spotify-player is a command-line Spotify client that’s written in Rust. We’ve recently reviewed spotify-qt, Spotify TUI, and ncspot, which are third party-clients which let you enjoy Spotify without needing to use the semi-official bloated Spotify app.
