N:aRC

N:aRC is a handy tool for remotely controlling Amarok through a shell script. It simplifies the ssh process and acts mainly as a wrapper for the Amarok DCOP functions. It is also possible to run it using keyboard shortcuts, making it a convenient way of controlling Amarok from a distance.

To use N:aRC, you can specify various options such as the host and user to connect to. There are also options for removing or appending authorization files. In addition, there are several commands that can be executed by N:aRC. You can add a directory to the current playlist, create a new playlist from a directory, start, pause, or stop playing music, and skip to the next or previous item in the playlist.

There are also commands for printing the currently playing song, setting random mode on or off, and adjusting the volume. N:aRC allows you to increase or decrease the volume by a reasonable number of steps, making it easy to make fine adjustments.

The latest release of N:aRC includes a new command line option that is especially useful for keyboard shortcuts. Overall, N:aRC is a great tool for controlling Amarok remotely, and its simple interface and keyboard shortcuts make it easy to use.