Linux · Audio, Video & Music
SongRec
Recognize songs from audio easily
by Marin M. - Fossplant.re
Official site: flathub.org
About SongRec
SongRec is an unofficial Shazam client for Linux, written in Rust. It allows you to easily recognize songs from your speakers, microphone or audio files.
Features:
- Recognize tracks from an arbitrary audio file.
- Recognize audio from the microphone.
- Usage from both GUI and command line.
- Provide an history of the recognized songs on the GUI, exportable to CSV.
- Continuous song detection from the microphone, with the ability to choose your input device.
- Ability to recognize songs from your speakers rather than your microphone.
How to install SongRec
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub re.fossplant.songrec
- Open SongRec once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SongRec free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where SongRec is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install SongRec from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub re.fossplant.songrec. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is SongRec safe?
SongRec downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
