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Spinner for Discogs is an unofficial third-party desktop client for Discogs, published by Erich Donahue and currently available at version 0.2.3, with two versions released to date. The software functions as a combined collection browser and playback controller, designed for vinyl collectors who maintain their libraries on Discogs and want to manage and enjoy that collection from a single desktop application. Its primary purpose is to let users browse their Discogs vinyl collection directly from the desktop, removing the need to rely solely on the Discogs website for collection management and discovery. In addition to browsing, the application helps users discover picks from their wantlist, surfacing records they have marked as desired so that wishlist items remain visible and actionable alongside the records already owned. Beyond collection browsing, Spinner for Discogs integrates music playback control, allowing users to control Spotify or YouTube Music playback from within the same app, which ties the physical collection experience to streaming listening in one place. This positions the software within the category of third-party Discogs clients and desktop music utilities, bridging collection management and streaming playback control. Typical use cases include reviewing and navigating a personal vinyl inventory, revisiting wantlist entries when considering new additions, and playing streaming versions of records through Spotify or YouTube Music without switching between multiple applications. Because it is an unofficial third-party client, the software is not produced by Discogs itself, and it requires users to supply their own credentials in the form of a free Discogs Personal Access Token, which can be obtained from discogs.com/settings/developers. This token requirement enables the app to access the user's Discogs collection and wantlist data. Overall, Spinner for Discogs serves collectors seeking an integrated desktop workflow that unifies Discogs collection browsing, wantlist discovery, and streaming playback control in a single application.
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