# Meet Riff, an Open-Source Spotify Client Built for GNOME

If you’re using Spotify on Linux but want something that feels more at home on the GNOME desktop, there’s an open-source alternative worth checking out. It’s called Riff, a native Spotify client built with Rust, GTK4, and libadwaita that puts your music library front and center. Originally developed as a fork of the Spot music player, Riff gives you access to Spotify’s music catalog through a clean, distraction-free interface without relying on the official desktop app. Since it uses GTK4 and libadwaita, Riff fits naturally into the GNOME environment, supporting light and dark themes a

https://linuxiac.com/meet-riff-an-open-source-spotify-client-built-for-gnome/

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Created: 2026-10-25T12:36:43.111293+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T12:36:43.111293+00:00

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Original source: https://linuxiac.com/meet-riff-an-open-source-spotify-client-built-for-gnome/