mpvc-tui – A minimal mpc-like CLI and TUI for controlling mpv

In plain words

mpvc-tui is a minimal command-line and text-based user interface for controlling mpv media player. It extends the original mpvc project with improved CLI functionality, a working TUI, and support for playing online music from services like YouTube. The tool is designed for users who want to manage audio playback through a lightweight, keyboard-driven interface. It is primarily developed and tested on Debian and Ubuntu systems.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

gmt4 mpvc fork

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