Welcome to Nuclear, a modern, open-source music player for those who value freedom, privacy, and flexibility. Say goodbye to ad-laden, cumbersome, and proprietary apps and enjoy an engaging, user-centric experience that gives you complete control over what you listen to, where you listen, and how you experience music.
Nuclear offers complete freedom. It doesn't collect data, show you ads, or build a profile of your preferences. There's no telemetry, no secret background processes, and no terms and conditions that trap developers or users.
With Nuclear, you control your listening habits. There are no algorithmically curated feeds or attempts to force music you might not like on you. What you listen to is entirely up to you.
Nuclear is a project based on freedom, transparency, and collaboration. It is developed under the Affero General Public License (AGPL), which ensures it will always remain free, open, and user-focused.
There are no contributor licensing agreements and no restrictive codes of conduct - it's just open, honest development, driven by people who love music and respect their users.
Stream From Across the Web for Free
Nuclear isn't tied to any one source. Instead, it integrates multiple free platforms for a seamless music experience. Stream from:
- YouTube - Access the world's largest video platform for almost any song.
- SoundCloud - Enjoy indie and underground music.
- Bandcamp - Support independent artists directly.
- Your own local library - Combine your offline MP3s with your online favorites.
This powerful plug-in system lets you expand the player with more sources. If your music is available online and for free, Nuclear can probably play it.
A Familiar, Yet Improved Experience
Nuclear's interface is designed like a popular music streaming platform, but without the clutter. When you launch the app, you'll see a clear dashboard with the following information:
- Trending playlists
- Most-listened-to artists
- Popular albums by country
Download Music With Complete Control
Do you want to save your favorite tracks offline? Nuclear makes it easy. Simply select a song, desired version, or source, and download it directly to your computer in MP3 format. You can also choose the destination folder, giving you complete control over your media – just like before, only better.
Sound quality depends on the source, and you have the freedom to choose the best available source.
Lyrics that Work Smoothly
Nuclear automatically supports lyrics from trusted sources like AZLyrics. When you play a song, available lyrics are automatically checked and displayed – no searching or clicking required. Sing along, discover hidden meanings, or simply learn the words.
Create a Queue or Let the Music Flow
Nuclear also offers powerful playback tools. Add songs to your queue, see what's coming next, or play a song and instantly hear a "radio" of similar tracks selected based on your preferences.
Join the Music Community
Nuclear enhances your experience with leading social integrations:
- Connect with Last.fm to sync your listening history and discover music in the community.
- Share your favorite tracks or your current songs via Mastodon, a decentralized social network.
- Import playlists from platforms like Spotify, Deezer, or YouTube so you don't lose your library when switching.
Features Highlights
- 100% free and open source
- No ads, no tracking, no corporate influence
- Stream and download from multiple platforms
- Import playlists from other services
- Songs, queues, favorites, and more
- Community-driven and actively developed
- Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
