shiranami.app

What it is

Shiranami（白波） is a local desktop music player positioned as a “quiet music room.” It emphasizes a local-first approach: after users point the app to a local folder, it scans audio files, reads tags and cover art, and builds a music library. The official site clearly states that it does not rely on streaming accounts, does not rent music, does not provide algorithmic recommendations, and is ad-free with no telemetry.

Core features

Based on the available information, Shiranami is not an AI app. It does not disclose any model-based or generative capabilities; in fact, “no algorithm” and “no recommendations” are part of its philosophy. Its main features include a local music library, synced lyric scrolling, click-to-jump lyrics, 30k+ internet radio stations via Radio Browser, 1–12 second crossfade, a sleep timer, compact always-on-top mode, command palette, playback history, Discord Rich Presence, and importing YouTube or Spotify playlists via yt-dlp + ffmpeg.

Pricing and platforms

The official site lists it as Free to download, 0¥, and source-available. No paid version, subscription, or premium feature restrictions were found. It currently offers Windows .exe and macOS .dmg builds. The version is v0.21.0, about 84MB, and based on Electron 40. Windows supports in-app updates, while macOS users need to get updates from GitHub Releases.

Pros and cons

Its strengths are that it is privacy-friendly, requires no account, has a focused feature set, and offers a consistent visual design. It is well suited for managing personal music files and low-distraction listening. The downsides are that Linux, mobile, and Web versions are not specified; Chinese UI support is unclear; and there are no public details about lyric sources, format compatibility, or metadata recognition quality. YouTube/Spotify importing depends on external tools and platform rules, so stability may fluctuate as those services change.

Who it is for and access from China

Shiranami is suitable for users who prefer local music, dislike ads and recommendation feeds, and need lyrics, internet radio, or a desktop mini-player. The source text does not provide details on access from mainland China. If downloads rely on GitHub Releases, macOS updates may be affected by network conditions; YouTube, Spotify, and some radio sources may also be restricted in China. Alternatives include foobar2000, MusicBee, AIMP, Dopamine, VLC, or the offline library features of local music platforms.