mpc
command-line client for MPD
TLDR
Show current song
$ mpc
Play/pause toggle$ mpc toggle
Next track$ mpc next
Previous track$ mpc prev
Add file to playlist$ mpc add [path/to/song.mp3]
Clear playlist$ mpc clear
Set volume$ mpc volume [80]
Update database$ mpc update
SYNOPSIS
mpc [command] [options]
DESCRIPTION
mpc is a command-line client for MPD (Music Player Daemon). It controls music playback.
The tool communicates with mpd daemon. Manages playlists, volume, and playback state.
PARAMETERS
COMMAND
Action to perform.play
Start playback.pause
Pause playback.toggle
Toggle play/pause.next
Skip to next track.prev
Go to previous track.volume LEVEL
Set volume percentage.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Requires running mpd. Client only, no audio playback. Text-based interface.
HISTORY
mpc was created as the reference command-line client for the Music Player Daemon project.