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Anonymous
November 9, 2017
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Linux needs a native client for Deezer!

  • November 9, 2017
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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 users.
    Pinned Reply By sipho

    I recently created an Ubuntu script to install Deezer based on the fantastic work done by IlyaGulya and SibrenVasse on an AUR package for Arch Linux. It should work on Debian too since Ubuntu is based on Debian, but I haven't tested it.

    You can view instructions on how to install it here https://github.com/siphomateke/deezer. It's not at all official and isn't guaranteed to work with future Deezer versions but it's what I am now using.

    I'm not sure why Deezer hasn't added support for Linux yet considering the Deezer desktop app for windows is an Electron app and runs just fine on Linux with a few minor tweaks.

    Hopefully this helps my fellow Ubuntu users.

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    Roadie
    laket
    Roadie
    January 15, 2019
    I really support this idea. I am a deezer user for years now and for years am waiting for a native client for some popular distros like, ubuntu, fedora etc. Spotify got ahead and I am slowly thinking of moving from deezer to it, even though I really like deezer.
      Roadie
      SandroMichell
      Roadie
      January 22, 2019
      For those who want to try Deezer Desktop under linux here is now AUR package for Arch Linux users.
      https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/deezer/

      works great and consumes a lot less RAM than MellowPlayer.

      thank you 🙂
      Guitar Hero
      robert-km
      Guitar Hero
      January 25, 2019
      For those who want to try Deezer Desktop under linux here is now AUR package for Arch Linux users.
      https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/deezer/

      Wow, I was able to run it on Debian (just ran all the commands described in aur script) and it worked really nice. Now add the FLAC support for mobile phones and I will switch back to Deezer. Currently I'm using tidal, but they don't have linux native application (but since I'm listening most of the music on my phone with a DAC, I need the hifi on mobiles).
      Roadie
      Alex.Fordarian
      Roadie
      February 13, 2019
      It's an electron app, so:
      grab an electron (sudo npm install electron -g)
      download windows installer, unpack with 7zip.
      move app.asar from "$PLUGINSDIR\app-32.7z\resources" to some place and run it like
      "/usr/bin/electron app.asar"
      You can create a .desktop file or something. Works fine on kubuntu with all media keys supported.
      Better than nothing.
      Roadie
      Battle Pug
      Roadie
      February 14, 2019
      @Alex.Fordarian. Unfortunately the app.asar contains a significant memory leak when run with the latest GNU/Linux electron.
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      GI9VANNI
      Guitar Hero
      February 18, 2019
      Hi,

      I am a Deezer user and I would like my advice to be taken into consideration.

      Why does not Deezer develop an app for Ubuntu in snap version?

      For example, the competitor Spotify has the snap app and is very confortable.

      I think a Deezer snap app would make the service more usable on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.

      I really hope this option can be evaluated.

      Thank you!
        Rudi
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        Rudi
        Ultimate Superstar
        February 19, 2019
        Hey there @GI9VANNI

        I've changed the status of your idea to 'Discussion On Going'. You've also got my vote! Let's hope more users join the convo 😉
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          GI9VANNI
          Guitar Hero
          February 20, 2019
          @Rudi Thank you!
            walker
            Hitmaker
            walker
            Hitmaker
            February 23, 2019
            They were already talking about that

            https://en.deezercommunity.com/ideas/321
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              GI9VANNI
              Guitar Hero
              February 23, 2019
              I hope Deezer develop an application for Linux in snap version.

              For example, the competitor Spotify has the snap app and is very comfortable.
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