Lyraa – Live lyrics for any music app using Windows Media Session API

Show HN: Lyraa – Live lyrics for any music app using Windows Media Session API

Operating in show hn launch, Lyraa – Live lyrics for any music app using Windows Media Session API operates.

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Hey HN! I'm Jens, solo dev who built Lyraa over the past few weeks.The idea: I wanted lyrics while working/coding, but existing solutions were either slow or locked to specific platforms.Technical approach: - Built in C++ with raylib for performance (entire app is <12MB) - Uses Windows Media Session API for instant song detection (no audio processing needed) - Custom rendering library for the UI (gradient compositing, layer masking, FXAA)Business model journey: - Started with $4.99/month subscription - Early feedback: "too expensive + subscription fatigue" - Pivoted to $19.99 one-time purchase - 100 song free trial, then lifetime accessCurrent state: - Windows only (macOS audio loopback is t

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Website: lyraa.app