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BearWave v1.0.0-beta.1 Stable
released this
2026-05-20 19:30:16 +02:00 | 109 commits to main since this releaseFirst public beta release of BearWave.
BearWave is a KDE-focused desktop internet radio app for Linux, built with Qt 6, QML, KDE Frameworks, and Phonon. This beta is intended for testers, contributors, and technically comfortable Linux users.
Highlights
- Internet radio playback via the Radio Browser API
- Station browsing for Top, Germany, Netherlands, and quick world/genre filters
- Local search, sorting, favorites, and resume support
- MPRIS integration and system tray support
- German and English UI support via system locale
- Improved compact layout behavior
- Refined repository structure, branding, README, and CI
Platform status
- Primary target: Linux
- Primary desktop target: KDE Plasma
- Best-supported environment right now: Arch Linux
- Source-first release, no official Flatpak or AppImage yet
Known limitations
- Still in beta, not yet a final 1.0 release
- Broader distro support is not yet validated to the same standard
- Some desktop integration details may still need refinement
Recommended install paths
- Build from source
- Use the included PKGBUILD on Arch Linux
Feedback welcome
- Bug reports
- Plasma integration issues
- Playback regressions
- Distro-specific build and install problems
- UI issues in compact layouts
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