HiFidelity: New open-source offline music player for macOS

HiFidelity is a newly released open-source music player for macOS that intentionally focuses on playing local audio files. The app drops streaming services, user accounts and online libraries in favor of giving listeners full control over their own music collections and playback.

The project is aimed at users who prefer offline listening for privacy, archival collections or simply better control of metadata and file-based libraries. Because HiFidelity is open-source, technically minded users can inspect the code, contribute or build it themselves.

What to expect

• Strictly local playback — no streams or cloud libraries.
• Designed for users who manage their own music files and want a lightweight, privacy-first player.
• Open-source distribution — check the project repository for releases and build instructions.

Before installing, check compatibility with your macOS version and back up your existing music library if you plan to migrate. Look for official downloads and source code on the project’s repository or developer page; a good starting point is a GitHub search for “HiFidelity macOS” (search on GitHub).

If you need features like streaming integration, cloud sync or cross-device libraries, HiFidelity probably isn’t the right fit — but for anyone who values local control and transparency, it’s worth a look.

Discussion: Would you switch to an offline, open-source player like HiFidelity — or do you prefer the convenience of streaming services? Share what matters most to you in a music app.