This software provides a free and open source command-line interface for iTunes, allowing users to interact with their iTunes library through the command line.
If you are looking for a way to control iTunes for Mac OS X from the command line, then iTunes CLI might be the perfect software for you. This program allows you to remotely connect to iTunes using SSH and completely control its functions. It is written in Bash and AppleScript, which makes it a very lightweight tool.
With iTunes CLI, you can perform commands such as Play and Pause, Skip to the Next or Previous Song, Play at a Specific Time, Increase or Decrease Volume by 5%, Mute the Sound, Shuffle Your Music, Set Volume to a Certain Level, Repeat Your Playlist, and Modify the Equalizer.
To use this software, you simply need to save the script in a location that you can easily find on your system, such as your home directory or /usr/bin. Once you have the script placed, you need to make it executable by using the sudo chmod 755 'path' command. Afterwards, you can connect to your Mac OS X system remotely using SSH and run the script:
- ssh -t mysystem ./iTunesCLI (when you have saved the script in your home directory)
- ssh -t mysystem iTunesCLI (when you have saved the script in /usr/bin)
The -t option is essential to make sure that keystrokes are recognized instantly.
Overall, iTunes CLI is a great addition to anyone who enjoys using the command line and has a Mac OS X system. It is simple to use, lightweight, and adds a great level of convenience to controlling iTunes remotely.
With iTunes CLI, you can perform commands such as Play and Pause, Skip to the Next or Previous Song, Play at a Specific Time, Increase or Decrease Volume by 5%, Mute the Sound, Shuffle Your Music, Set Volume to a Certain Level, Repeat Your Playlist, and Modify the Equalizer.
To use this software, you simply need to save the script in a location that you can easily find on your system, such as your home directory or /usr/bin. Once you have the script placed, you need to make it executable by using the sudo chmod 755 'path' command. Afterwards, you can connect to your Mac OS X system remotely using SSH and run the script:
- ssh -t mysystem ./iTunesCLI (when you have saved the script in your home directory)
- ssh -t mysystem iTunesCLI (when you have saved the script in /usr/bin)
The -t option is essential to make sure that keystrokes are recognized instantly.
Overall, iTunes CLI is a great addition to anyone who enjoys using the command line and has a Mac OS X system. It is simple to use, lightweight, and adds a great level of convenience to controlling iTunes remotely.
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