Nuclear is a free, open-source music player that searches for and streams music across multiple sources without ads or tracking.
The tool solves the problem of finding and playing music from disparate sources by aggregating streaming options through a plugin-based architecture. When you search for a song or artist, Nuclear queries its installed plugins to locate available streams and plays them directly. The player runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux using Tauri and React, offering features like playlist creation, artist and album browsing with metadata, queue management with shuffle and repeat, and the ability to mark favorites. A built-in plugin store lets users discover and install new streaming sources and metadata providers without modifying the core application.
The tool suits anyone seeking a lightweight, privacy-respecting music player that aggregates free streaming sources. It works well for users who want to avoid subscription services or centralized platforms, and for those comfortable with the variability of free streaming availability. The plugin system means the player's capabilities can expand beyond what ships by default. The MCP server integration allows AI agents to control playback programmatically, opening possibilities for voice-driven or automated music discovery workflows.
Maintainers respond to new issues and pull requests within a day. Work in the issue tracker centers on bug reports, feature requests, and enhancements.
