Tired of Shazam? Try Mousai – Effortless Music Identification for Linux

Ever find yourself captivated by a catchy tune in a YouTube video or background stream, only to fumble for your phone and launch Shazam, hoping you catch the snippet before it fades? Linux users, there’s a simpler way! Say hello to Mousai, a lightweight and open-source application that effortlessly identifies music playing directly from your computer. Forget the phone acrobatics; Mousai puts music recognition at your fingertips.

Developed by Dave Patrick Caberto, a talented developer from the Philippines, Mousai leverages the powerful AudD.io API to recognize songs in mere seconds. After rigorous testing, we can attest to its impressive accuracy and ease of use.

A Minimalist Interface Focused on Functionality

Mousai prioritizes simplicity. Its interface is refreshingly minimalist, featuring a single, prominent “Listen” button. Launch a song on your PC, click the button, and Mousai springs into action, listening attentively.

• Intuitive Operation: Just click “Listen” to start the music analysis.
• Rapid Results: Within seconds, Mousai displays the song title, artist, and album art.
• Instant Preview: Listen to a short excerpt of the recognized song directly within the application.
• Seamless Integration: Access direct links to listen on popular platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and AudD.

Free to Use, with Extended Capabilities

You can begin using Mousai immediately without creating an account or entering an API key. The application provides a generous number of free daily song identifications – we estimate around ten – perfect for casual music discovery.

However, if you’re a music enthusiast, consider creating a free account on audd.io. This unlocks a free API key, granting you an additional 300 song identifications per month. Adding the key is simple: navigate to “Preferences” (accessible via the gear icon), and paste your key.

Additional Features for Enhanced User Experience

While Mousai focuses on its core function, it includes several thoughtful features:

• Song History: Conveniently access a history of all your recognized songs from the sidebar menu, allowing you to revisit your discoveries or save forgotten titles.
• Flexible Audio Source: Choose your preferred audio source for analysis. By default, it uses system audio, but you can switch to your microphone, ideal for external devices or speakers.
• Easy Installation: Available via Flatpak on Flathub, making installation a breeze across most Linux distributions. Simply run a single command: flatpak install flathub io.github.seadve.Mousai

Conclusion

Mousai emerges as a compelling alternative to Shazam for Linux users. Its lightweight design, reliable performance, and straightforward functionality deliver exactly what you need: quick and easy song identification without any unnecessary hassle. With the option to expand your identification limit using a free API key, Mousai is a must-have for music lovers. If you’re looking for a seamless way to identify tunes playing on your desktop without reaching for your phone, Mousai is definitely worth exploring!