Spotify Glass Widget v1.0.1 - Media Controls Hotfix

This minor patch resolves an issue discovered in version 1.0.0 where the media control buttons were unresponsive in the compiled executable.

The issue was caused by the Electron packager trapping the external Windows script inside a read-only archive, preventing the commands from firing. The build configuration and routing have now been updated to unpack this script correctly. All media controls, including play, pause, and skip, are now fully functional.

To update, simply download the new SpotifyWidget.exe file below, delete your old one, and replace it with this version. You do not need to change any of your startup folder settings if you overwrite the old file with the same name.

Spotify Glass Widget v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Spotify Glass Widget v1.0.0 - Initial Release

I am pleased to share the first release of the Spotify Glass Widget. This is a lightweight, standalone desktop widget that brings a premium, Apple-inspired glassmorphism UI directly to your Windows desktop. It syncs seamlessly with your local Spotify application and features a custom-built, 60FPS physics engine to ensure the progress bar remains completely smooth.

Key Features
The widget features live synced lyrics. You can click the chevron icon to open the lyrics drawer, and the application will automatically fetch timestamped lyrics via the LRCLIB API, smoothly scrolling them in sync with the track.

The design utilises a frosted-glass user interface with background blurring that blends perfectly with your desktop wallpaper. It also includes smart window resizing. The widget strictly locks its vertical height to keep your workspace clean, while allowing you to adjust the width to accommodate longer song titles.

It operates as an always-on-top window, floating above your other active applications without causing any obstruction. There is zero configuration required; you do not need Spotify API keys or developer accounts, as the application reads data directly from your local Windows media controller. Finally, it features a quick share button that copies the currently playing track to your clipboard with a single click.

Installation Guide
This application is completely portable, meaning there is no installation setup required. To start using it, simply download the SpotifyWidget.exe file from the assets section below. You can place the extracted file on your Desktop or in any preferred folder, and then double-click it to launch the application.

Recommended Setup
For the best experience, I highly recommend configuring this widget to launch automatically when your computer starts. To achieve this, press the Windows key and R simultaneously to open the Run dialogue, type shell:startup, and press Enter. Create a shortcut of the downloaded SpotifyWidget.exe file and place it inside this startup folder. Additionally, please ensure that the official Spotify desktop application is open and running in the background, as the widget actively links to it to fetch media information and synchronise playback.

Important Notice for First-Time Users
Since this is a newly developed application without a commercial digital signature, Windows SmartScreen will not recognise it immediately. When you run it for the first time, you will likely see a blue prompt stating that Windows protected your PC.

To proceed and bypass this, click on "More info" just below the warning text. A "Run anyway" button will then appear at the bottom. Click that button, and Windows will register the application as safe, ensuring you will not encounter this screen again during future launches.

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