ncmpc

TLDR

Start ncmpc

$ ncmpc

Connect to specific host

$ ncmpc -h [hostname]

Connect on specific port

$ ncmpc -p [6600]

Use password

$ ncmpc --password=[password]

ncmpc is a curses-based client for MPD (Music Player Daemon). It provides a text-based interface for browsing music, managing playlists, and controlling playback.
ncmpc is lightweight and keyboard-driven, ideal for terminal music control.

PARAMETERS

-h, --host host

MPD server host.

-p, --port port

MPD server port.

--password pass

MPD password.

-c, --colors

Enable colors.

-C, --no-colors

Disable colors.

KEY BINDINGS

$ Space/p  - Play/pause
s        - Stop
>/<      - Next/previous
+/-      - Volume up/down
1-5      - Switch screens
q        - Quit

SCREENS

$ 1 - Playlist
2 - Browse
3 - Search
4 - Library
5 - Outputs

CAVEATS

Requires running MPD server. Connect via ~/.ncmpc/config for defaults. Limited to MPD features.

HISTORY

ncmpc was created by Kalle Wallin as one of the first curses clients for MPD, providing a vim-like interface for music control.