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Music Display
MusicDisplay shows what you’re listening to as a clean in-game HUD — Spotify or Windows system media (YouTube, browser, and more).
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Music Display release should I use?
Latest stable file MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar
Game version 0.6
Mod system Built-in Hytale mod system
Music Display MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar targets 0.6. Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer. No required dependencies listed for this file.
Where it goes
Where should Music Display be installed in Hytale?
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
Separate client mod Not supported
World host / dedicated server Required
Mod system for this release Built-in Hytale mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
Put Hytale mods on the world host or dedicated server. Singleplayer runs a local server too; Hytale does not use separate client mods.
What else does Music Display MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar need?
MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional project dependencies. Check the creator notes before changing an existing world.
Before you install it
Add Music Display without breaking your instance.
Built for Music Display MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar. It targets 0.6; another release may target a different game build or dependency set.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Enable it on the world host
Do not install it as a separate client mod. Enable it on the world host—the local server in singleplayer or the dedicated server in multiplayer.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Music Display add?
MusicDisplay shows what you’re listening to on Spotify as a clean in-game HUD.
Customize the overlay, connect your own Spotify account, and control playback without leaving Hytale.
Features
- Live now-playing HUD — track, artist, and time (e.g.
1:16 / 3:22) - Album cover — rounded cover art next to the track info (can be turned off)
- Customizable overlay — screen corner, size (S / M / L), text colors, progress bar on/off, track-change notifications
- Spotify connection — connect your account in-game
- In-game settings panel — open with
/musicdisplay(or/msd) - Playback controls — play, pause, next, previous, volume (Spotify Premium required for playback control)
- Per-player setup — each player connects their own Spotify account
- Multi-language — English, Polish, German, French, Spanish
First-time setup (Spotify)
- Run
/musicdisplayin-game. - Click Connect Spotify — the setup URL is copied to your clipboard.
- Paste it in your browser (Ctrl+V).
- In the Spotify Developer Dashboard:
- Create an app (or use an existing one)
- Open Settings → Redirect URIs
- Remove any
localhostentries (Spotify no longer accepts them) - Add this Redirect URI exactly:
http://127.0.0.1:8888/callback - Click Save
- Copy your Client ID and Client Secret.
- Paste them on the setup page and click Connect Spotify Account.
- Approve all requested permissions in Spotify.
- Return to Hytale — the HUD appears when music is playing.
Note: Port 8888 must be free on your PC during setup.
Note: Port 8888 must be free on your PC during setup.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/musicdisplay or /msd |
Opens settings (connect, HUD options) |
/musicdisplay controls |
Opens playback controls UI |
/musicdisplay play |
Resume playback |
/musicdisplay pause / stop |
Pause playback |
/musicdisplay next / skip |
Next track |
/musicdisplay prev / previous |
Previous track |
/musicdisplay toggle |
Show or hide the HUD |
/musicdisplay hide / off |
Hide the HUD |
No OP required — every player can use these commands.
Requirements
- Spotify Premium for skip / play / pause (display works without Premium)
- Free port 8888 on the player's PC for first-time setup
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Music Display releases for each Hytale build.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Hytale version
0.5
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Music Display releases and Hytale builds
MusicDisplay-0.1.6.jar
4 Sept 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Project page
Check the 0.6 setup 0.6 release
MusicDisplay-0.1.4.jar
22 Jul 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Project page
Check the 0.5 setup 0.5 release
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
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