DeskThingDesktop app
Use Car Thing as a desktop app controller
1,199stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.
- Best if
- You want desktop music controls and extra apps on the screen
- Catch
- Your computer and the DeskThing server must remain running
Mods for your Spotify Car Thing
Spotify switched it off in December 2024. It can work again.
What you can change
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Available mods
26 mods
Start with one of these
NocturneFirmware mod
Your Car Thing works again
414stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.
- Best if
- You mainly want a Spotify and phone-media screen
- Catch
- Phone use needs the paid closed-source companion; the free Connector needs a running computer
24 more
Macro DeckDesktop app
Turn the screen into a desktop control pad
1,699stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
DeskThingDesktop app
Use Car Thing as a desktop app controller
1,199stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
NocturneFirmware mod
Your Car Thing works again
414stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.
- Needs
- Computer, USB-C cable
Claude ThingFirmware mod
See coding sessions and answer approval requests
104stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.
- Needs
- Mac + USB cable + Bluetooth
- Data
- Straight from your Car Thing. Over Bluetooth, without going through Spotify's servers.
PreludeFirmware mod
Run CarPlay or Android Auto on the Car Thing
79stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3d ago.
- Needs
- Computer + USB OTG adapter + hub
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
MacThingMac app
Control Mac audio, meetings and reminders
59stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6h ago.
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
BridgethingFirmware mod
Music and small apps through your phone
31stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1d ago.
- Needs
- Computer + iPhone or Android
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
PlayThingFirmware mod
Run wired CarPlay on Car Thing
23stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 5d ago.
- Needs
- Mac or Linux + iPhone + powered hub
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
TV ThingPlug-in
Watch authorized live channels on the desk
15stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 4w ago.
- Needs
- Bridgething desktop + USB cable
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
NixOS SuperbirdFirmware mod
Configure a Linux desktop or browser kiosk
29stars on GitHubQuiet. Last commit 3mo ago.
- Needs
- Linux computer + USB cable
MiraFirmware mod
Spotify controls and local voice commands
5stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.
- Needs
- Computer + USB cable + phone
- Data
- Spotify's unofficial API. Signs in with your Spotify password the way Spotify's own app does, so it can stop working when Spotify changes it.
ActionThingPlug-in
Trigger your own web actions from six buttons
2stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 3mo ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + HTTP service
Car Thing Desk HubDashboard
Show news, weather and home-server information
1stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1w ago.
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
ClaudeThingPlug-in
See Claude's activity beside your computer
1stars on GitHubQuiet. Last commit 6mo ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Chrome or Claude Code
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
AppleMusicThingPlug-in
Control Apple Music and read live lyrics
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 6d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Chrome or Edge
- Data
- Spotify's unofficial API. Signs in with your Spotify password the way Spotify's own app does, so it can stop working when Spotify changes it.
Bridgething Home AssistantPlug-in
Control your home from the screen and dial
Active. Last commit 1w ago.
- Needs
- Bridgething + Home Assistant
- Data
- Spotify's official API. From Spotify's servers, through the API Spotify offers developers.
CalendarThingPlug-in
Read your Google Calendar from the desk
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Google Calendar
CassettePlug-in
Apple Music playback and lyrics on Car Thing
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 1mo ago.
- Needs
- Bridgething + iPhone
- Data
- Straight from your Car Thing. Over Bluetooth, without going through Spotify's servers.
Live Activities for Car ThingPlug-in
Put iPhone Live Activities on your desk
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2w ago.
- Needs
- Mac + iPhone + Bridgething
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
ControlThingPlug-in
Control Mac audio and Car Thing brightness
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing on Apple Silicon Mac
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
DeskThing NightscoutPlug-in
Keep your Nightscout glucose chart in view
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2mo ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Nightscout
Pi StatusPlug-in
See when your Pi coding agent needs attention
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Pi coding agent
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
Stack StatusPlug-in
Watch your self-hosted services from the desk
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 4d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Komodo
Spicetify for DeskThingPlug-in
Control Spotify's desktop player and lyrics
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2d ago.
- Needs
- DeskThing + Spotify + Spicetify
- Data
- Spotify's unofficial API. Signs in with your Spotify password the way Spotify's own app does, so it can stop working when Spotify changes it.
thingFXWindows app
Launch Windows apps and adjust volume
0stars on GitHubActive. Last commit 2mo ago.
- Data
- From your device or local files. Reads through USB, a diagnostic connection, a local network, files or a local database. Optional cloud features may send data elsewhere.
Unsupported Device RevivalPrompt recipe · by @bonnyxen
Understand your unsupported device and keep it running
25likes on XPosted 1w ago
- Needs
- Device details and Claude Code access.
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