"Control xmms from the command line with xmmsctrl, a compact utility software." (14 words)
If you're looking for a small utility to control xmms from the command line, look no further than xmmsctrl. This software is designed to work in tandem with sh to test xmms state and perform an appropriate action. For example, if xmms is currently playing, xmmsctrl can pause it, and vice versa.
One of the main advantages of using xmmsctrl is that you can bind keys in a window manager to have control over xmms with keys that do play/next/pause, prev, control sound, and more. To get started with this feature, all you need to do is create a directory named .FancyLauncher in your home directory, and then copy the plugins directory by running the command "cp -r /usr/local/FancyLauncher/plugins ~/.FancyLauncher/"
In terms of requirements, you'll need XMMS to use xmmsctrl. Luckily, installation is a breeze. Just run "make" to compile and "make install" to install.
The latest release of xmmsctrl comes with a range of new features and updates, including the addition of a sample keylaunchrc file, the removal of the __attribute__ from the source (as it's not supported by all compilers), and the replacement of get_current_dir_name() with getcwd and stack allocation (as the former function is unavailable on BSD). Overall, this is a fantastic piece of software for anyone looking to control xmms from the command line.
One of the main advantages of using xmmsctrl is that you can bind keys in a window manager to have control over xmms with keys that do play/next/pause, prev, control sound, and more. To get started with this feature, all you need to do is create a directory named .FancyLauncher in your home directory, and then copy the plugins directory by running the command "cp -r /usr/local/FancyLauncher/plugins ~/.FancyLauncher/"
In terms of requirements, you'll need XMMS to use xmmsctrl. Luckily, installation is a breeze. Just run "make" to compile and "make install" to install.
The latest release of xmmsctrl comes with a range of new features and updates, including the addition of a sample keylaunchrc file, the removal of the __attribute__ from the source (as it's not supported by all compilers), and the replacement of get_current_dir_name() with getcwd and stack allocation (as the former function is unavailable on BSD). Overall, this is a fantastic piece of software for anyone looking to control xmms from the command line.
What's New
Version 1.9: N/A