01
Keep your hands on the keyboard.
Play, pause, and skip tracks from Command Palette. Your next track is just a command away.
FOR POWERTOYS COMMAND PALETTE
Media
Controls.
Your media. At your command.
The next track. A little less volume. That video in another tab. Keep it all within reach, and stay in your flow.
Free & open source Made for Windows
LESS REACHING. MORE LISTENING.
Stay in the moment.
We'll handle the music.
Your media controls belong where you're already working.
02
All your players, together.
See what's playing across desktop apps and browser tabs. Choose the player you want to control.
03
A home in your Dock.
Keep the current track, playback buttons, and system volume within reach while you work.
AT HOME WITH YOUR FAVORITES
Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / VLC / iTunes / and more
Player support and available controls vary.See supported playersMEET THE BROWSER COMPANIONS
More tabs.
Less hide-and-seek.
Find the tab that's playing. Control it from the popup, or bring it into Command Palette alongside your desktop players.
Explore the companionsYour media tabs
One familiar place.Command Palette & the Dock
A local connection.
No account needed.
No account needed.
Store listings are on the way. Preview setup is available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
A better rhythm
for your desktop.
Install Media Controls, open Command Palette,
and let your media fit around you.
A FEW USEFUL THINGS
Before you
press play.
What do I need to get started?
A Windows PC with Microsoft PowerToys and Command Palette enabled. Install Media Controls, open Command Palette, and search for Media Controls.
Which music and video players work?
Apps and browser tabs that support Windows media controls, including Spotify, Apple Music, Media Player, and many websites. Optional integrations support desktop iTunes and local or remote VLC 3. Available controls and metadata depend on the player.See supported players
Do I need a browser companion?
Many sites already work through Windows media controls. The optional companions give you individual media tabs, direct tab activation, and controls in the browser popup. They are currently available as a developer preview.
Is it free?
Yes. Media Controls is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. You can explore the source, report an issue, or contribute on GitHub.
AN INDEPENDENT LITTLE PROJECT
Made with care by Jiří Polášek.
For people who like their tools to get out of the way.