mpd
TLDR
Start MPD
$ mpd
Start with config file$ mpd [~/.config/mpd/mpd.conf]
Kill running MPD$ mpd --kill
Run in foreground$ mpd --no-daemon
Show version$ mpd --version
Verbose output$ mpd --verbose
SYNOPSIS
mpd [options] [configfile_]
DESCRIPTION
mpd (Music Player Daemon) is a server-side music player. It plays audio and manages playlists.
The tool runs as a daemon. Clients like mpc or ncmpcpp connect to control playback.
mpd is music server daemon.
PARAMETERS
CONFIGFILE_
Path to configuration file.--kill
Kill running MPD instance.--no-daemon
Run in foreground.--verbose
Enable verbose output.--version
Show version information.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Server-side only. Requires client to control. Configuration needed for audio output.
HISTORY
MPD was created as a flexible music server allowing multiple client interfaces and remote control.
SEE ALSO
mpc(1), ncmpcpp(1), pulseaudio(1)
