XAN
A modern open-source music player for Android.
Developer Tools·Design Tools·AI & Machine Learning·Music
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What is XAN?
XAN is a focused, open-source music player designed for Android that helps you manage your library, playlists, queue, and lyrics without any subscription layers getting in the way. It is built to keep your music in focus, offering local playback for the music already on your device along with artist downloads and a clean interface featuring customizable glass and solid appearance options.
The app is designed for Android users who want a simple, distraction-free listening experience with essential controls close at hand. It includes a 10-band equalizer preview on the web and dedicated audio controls in the Android app, letting you tune your sound with adjustable bands and presets.
Developed in the open, XAN's source code, releases, and development history are entirely public on GitHub. Users can explore the code, build it themselves, contribute to the project, or support development via Ko-fi.
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