Linux needs a native client for Deezer!

C'mon guys, browser client is ok, but won't offer same level of integration (and potential for future features) as a native client. I've used Spotify Linux client and, although buggy, was pleasant and very functional. How come we can't do this?

You can create and run Linux version yourself or ask actual distro maintainers to create the package, Deezer devs are busy creating lossless stream or so I hope.

Install wget, 7z, electron packages. Electron version should be >= 3.0.10. Don't do anything else before you have this three installed.

Start terminal. Type bold text into terminal, press enter after each line.

Create folder to work in:

mkdir deezer

Go there:

cd deezer

Download latest windows installer:

wget --output-file=installer.exe "https://www.deezer.com/desktop/download?platform=win32&architecture=x86"

Extract app:

7z x -so installer.exe "\$PLUGINSDIR/app-32.7z" > app-32.7z

Extract electron app:

7z x -so app-32.7z "resources/app.asar" > app.asar

App.asar is all you need, start it with electron:

electron app.asar

You are welcome. Case closed. If you need 'native' app for some specific distro ask distro maintainers to repack the app this way or do it manually.

This is as native as you can get, same as on Windows or Mac, meaning not too much. Electron is abomination that should have never seen daylight in the first place. Although I understand why it had to be made in this case, just not approving playing actual music though it.

Before I see any knee-jerk reaction from Deezer, this is completely legitimate, electron keeps running your code, as badly as under any other platform. I am also available for hire under the right terms, you have my email.

I know that exist a client for Windows and Mac, but I can't to find any one for Linux. In my opinion the web version es pretty bad and the company can develop a port for their client.
I think that is important to cover all the platforms for all the use

I came across this again and again for a very long time. I am a longtime spotify user, and their desktop client was just great. Now, i see there is an updated version for desktop clients for windows and macos which works very well. I don't know for sure, but it seems to be based on Electron or another framework like that, so it shouldn't be very difficult to make a linux version. Another suggestion is to make the client opensource, so the community can help with the development.

Hi @mateushonorato

You're right, it's Electron. Your feedback is good, I'll pass it on to the right team (regarding opensource).

@Rudi , should we have expectatios of this ever being done? It's been some time, and no sign of Linux client.

You can create and run Linux version yourself or ask actual distro maintainers to create the package

I followed your instructions but I just get a blank screen and a bunch of console/javascript errors. I guess I will have to move to Spotify since Deezer doesn't look after Linux users

Definitely need this!! (along with that all elusive dark mode) 😅🤟

Sad that we still don't have a native Linux app for Deezer... 😥

Waiting anxiously for a native Linux app.