Hocuspocus is a Linux application remote control system that allows for easy control and management of key applications from a central location.
Hocuspocus is a powerful remote control system designed for Linux applications. With this software, you can easily manage your Linux applications remotely through a web server, making it possible to adjust system settings such as volume from anywhere with browser access. Furthermore, Hocuspocus is built in Python, utilizing Greg Stein's cutting edge EZT templating system to ensure ease of use.
Hocuspocus boasts support for a variety of Linux applications, including Audacious, VLC, Alsa sound system, and playlists. To get started with Hocuspocus, simply launch a single server in the directory by running "./hocuspocus.py". This will start the server on the specified port according to the settings in the "./hocuspocus.conf" configuration file. This file also contains authorization and authentication settings.
For further customization, there is a vast array of additional configuration available in the "Config/*.conf" files. Hocuspocus also provides pre-built HTML templates that can be found in the "Templates/*ezt" folder, complete with a ready-to-use CSS style sheet in "Resources/default.css".
For password protection, there is a default user password combination of "(default, admin)" included, and certain machines from local subnets are also allowed. In the case of running multiple servers, you can use the proxy "./service_manager.py" to provide a single access point for all servers, reducing the number of firewall configuration required.
Overall, Hocuspocus is an excellent software solution for managing Linux applications remotely, with its user-friendly design and broad range of features ensuring a smooth experience for all users.
Hocuspocus boasts support for a variety of Linux applications, including Audacious, VLC, Alsa sound system, and playlists. To get started with Hocuspocus, simply launch a single server in the directory by running "./hocuspocus.py". This will start the server on the specified port according to the settings in the "./hocuspocus.conf" configuration file. This file also contains authorization and authentication settings.
For further customization, there is a vast array of additional configuration available in the "Config/*.conf" files. Hocuspocus also provides pre-built HTML templates that can be found in the "Templates/*ezt" folder, complete with a ready-to-use CSS style sheet in "Resources/default.css".
For password protection, there is a default user password combination of "(default, admin)" included, and certain machines from local subnets are also allowed. In the case of running multiple servers, you can use the proxy "./service_manager.py" to provide a single access point for all servers, reducing the number of firewall configuration required.
Overall, Hocuspocus is an excellent software solution for managing Linux applications remotely, with its user-friendly design and broad range of features ensuring a smooth experience for all users.
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