Minimalist Background Music Player (Lo-fi / Spotify Integration)
Add a background audio feature to help users maintain focus. The goal is to provide a low-friction, "set it and forget it" acoustic environment, specifically utilizing lo-fi beats or a Spotify integration.
To prevent the tool itself from becoming a source of procrastination, the player should intentionally lack "active listening" controls (like skip or previous buttons), encouraging a "flow state" rather than active playlist management.
The feature should focus on two potential implementation paths:
Local Lo-fi Player (Priority):
* A built-in player that pulls from a curated library of offline lo-fi tracks.
* Controls: Simple Play/Pause and Stop buttons only.
* Fixed Volume: The audio should play at a consistent, non-adjustable "background" level (e.g., 10-15%) to ensure it stays unobtrusive.
* Anti-Distraction Design: No "Next" or "Previous" buttons to prevent users from constantly hunting for a different song.
User Requirements
- Minimalist UI: A small, toggleable widget in the middle of the bottom navbar between the font settings and the application settings. The audio player UI should automatically hide when a user begins typing, and animate into view when the mouse is moved.
- Offline Capability: The local player should function without an internet connection.
- Persistent State: The player should remember its play/pause state across sessions (optional).
Use Case
"As a user, I want to listen to consistent background music while I work without the temptation to constantly skip tracks or manage a complex music app, so that I can maintain my deep work state."
Implementation Suggestions
- Audio Library: Use royalty-free lo-fi tracks to avoid licensing issues for the open-source repo.
- Volume Normalization: Ensure all local tracks are leveled to the same decibel range.
- Toggle: Add a setting to enable/disable the music module entirely for users who prefer silence.
Minimalist Background Music Player (Lo-fi / Spotify Integration)
Add a background audio feature to help users maintain focus. The goal is to provide a low-friction, "set it and forget it" acoustic environment, specifically utilizing lo-fi beats or a Spotify integration.
To prevent the tool itself from becoming a source of procrastination, the player should intentionally lack "active listening" controls (like skip or previous buttons), encouraging a "flow state" rather than active playlist management.
The feature should focus on two potential implementation paths:
Local Lo-fi Player (Priority):
* A built-in player that pulls from a curated library of offline lo-fi tracks.
* Controls: Simple Play/Pause and Stop buttons only.
* Fixed Volume: The audio should play at a consistent, non-adjustable "background" level (e.g., 10-15%) to ensure it stays unobtrusive.
* Anti-Distraction Design: No "Next" or "Previous" buttons to prevent users from constantly hunting for a different song.
User Requirements
Use Case
Implementation Suggestions