Spotify TransPod

A seamless, native macOS desktop application that provides real-time scrolling bilingual (English and Chinese) subtitles for Spotify podcasts.

Features

• Native macOS Experience: Runs perfectly as an independent app in your Dock.
• Glassmorphism UI: Beautiful, frosted glass design that looks stunning on any background.
• Real-time Sync: Tracks Spotify playback position accurately.
• Bilingual Subtitles: Supports English and translated Chinese transcripts.
• Unobtrusive: Draggable, frameless overlay that can be hidden and summoned from the Dock.

Requirements

• macOS
• Spotify Desktop Client
• Automation permissions (to allow TransPod to sync with Spotify)

Installation & Setup

1. Clone this repository.
2. Run npm install to install dependencies.
3. Run npm run build to package the .app for macOS.
4. Move the packaged TransPod.app from release/mac-arm64/ to your /Applications folder.
5. Launch the app and grant "Automation" permissions in macOS System Settings when prompted.

Tech Stack

• Electron
• React
• Vite
• AppleScript (for Spotify integration)