Where to Download Tauon for Linux, Windows, or macOS

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Tauon is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS directly from its official site, tauonmusicbox.rocks. The homepage lists all three platforms as download options, and the player is released under GPLv3. The site states there are no ads, no tracking, and no account required, so you can download and start using it without signing up. The page also includes an optional "Support development" link if you want to contribute to the project.

Official Download Options

The site presents the downloads as a simple platform list under the heading "Download":

Platform Where to get it What the site says
Linux tauonmusicbox.rocks Listed as a download option
Windows tauonmusicbox.rocks Listed as a download option
macOS tauonmusicbox.rocks Listed as a download option

The page does not break the downloads into separate version numbers, package types, or installer formats, so the platform list on the homepage is the entry point to use. If you need a specific build (for example, a particular package format for your Linux distribution), check the download links on the site itself rather than relying on third-party mirrors.

What You Get After Downloading

Tauon is described as a fast, playlist-first music player for music you own. Once installed, the main features the site highlights are:

  • Playlist-first library — import your music once, then filter it with search, folders, and smart playlists.
  • Smart playlists — short codes that filter, sort, and shuffle your library.
  • Custom layouts — build the window from widgets or pick a ready-made view.
  • Gallery view — browse albums as a grid of cover art next to the playlist.
  • MilkDrop visualiser — classic MilkDrop presets powered by projectM.
  • Synced lyrics — show, fetch, and write time-synced lyrics.
  • Tag editor — batch edits and MusicBrainz lookup by audio fingerprint.
  • Lossless and gapless playback — FLAC, Opus, WavPack, APE, DSD, and CUE sheets.

Supported formats listed on the page include FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, AAC, ALAC, WavPack, APE, TTA, DSD, CUE, MOD, and SPC.

Before You Install

  • License: Tauon is GPLv3, so it is free and open-source software.
  • Account: The site states no account is needed.
  • Cost: No pricing is mentioned on the page; the only money-related element is the optional "Support development" link.
  • Platform fit: Confirm your OS is one of the three listed (Linux, Windows, macOS) before downloading; the site does not mention other platforms.

Common Questions

Do I need to create an account to download Tauon? No. The site explicitly says "No account."

Is Tauon paid? The page does not list a price or payment requirement. It is GPLv3 software, and the site offers an optional way to support development.

Where do I report issues or find source code? The site identifies the project as GPLv3 but does not list a repository link in the provided page content; use the links on tauonmusicbox.rocks to find the project's source and support channels.