Mediacontrol is a convenient command-line software tool that allows easy control of MPD and MPlayer for effortless media consumption.
If you're looking for a command-line tool that can control both MPD and MPlayer simultaneously, then mediacontrol might be the solution for you. Its primary function is to make consuming media more convenient for users.
In order to use mediacontrol (mcc), it has to be up and running all the time. So, it's best to start it with X or during system startup. You can use ~/.xinitrc, ~/.fluxbox/startup, /etc/rc.local, /etc/conf.d/local.start, etc., for starting it up.
The commands for mcc are specified in its manual page. You can check mcc -h for a list and description of the commands that you can use. Mediacontrol offers some special features that make it stand out from other media players.
One such feature is the capability to play files by using a simple command. If you want to play a media file, all you have to do is run mcc file, where "file" is the media file you want to open. It will open up the file with MPlayer, and all other options will be passed through to it. This means that you can use mcc instead of running MPlayer or create an alias such as "alias mplayer='mcc'".
Another useful command in mcc is quickplay. This command searches the playlist and database of the player for the given parameters and plays it instantly. This feature is particularly beneficial if you're using MPD. For example, if you want to play your favorite band's music, you can simply use mcc qp yourfavouriteband or mcc qp yourfavouritesong.
Overall, mediacontrol is a great tool for anyone who wants to manage their media files effectively through the Linux command line. Its features make it user-friendly and convenient to use.
In order to use mediacontrol (mcc), it has to be up and running all the time. So, it's best to start it with X or during system startup. You can use ~/.xinitrc, ~/.fluxbox/startup, /etc/rc.local, /etc/conf.d/local.start, etc., for starting it up.
The commands for mcc are specified in its manual page. You can check mcc -h for a list and description of the commands that you can use. Mediacontrol offers some special features that make it stand out from other media players.
One such feature is the capability to play files by using a simple command. If you want to play a media file, all you have to do is run mcc file, where "file" is the media file you want to open. It will open up the file with MPlayer, and all other options will be passed through to it. This means that you can use mcc instead of running MPlayer or create an alias such as "alias mplayer='mcc'".
Another useful command in mcc is quickplay. This command searches the playlist and database of the player for the given parameters and plays it instantly. This feature is particularly beneficial if you're using MPD. For example, if you want to play your favorite band's music, you can simply use mcc qp yourfavouriteband or mcc qp yourfavouritesong.
Overall, mediacontrol is a great tool for anyone who wants to manage their media files effectively through the Linux command line. Its features make it user-friendly and convenient to use.
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