ncmpcpp

Start ncmpcpp

$ ncmpcpp

$ ncmpcpp -h [localhost] -p [6600]

$ ncmpcpp -s [playlist]

$ ncmpcpp --current-song

ncmpcpp [options]

ncmpcpp is an ncurses-based MPD (Music Player Daemon) client. It provides a feature-rich interface for controlling MPD, browsing music, managing playlists, and visualizing audio.
The tool offers vim-like keybindings, a spectrum visualizer, and extensive customization options.

-h host

MPD server host.

MPD server port.

Configuration file.

Starting screen.

Print current song info.

Suppress messages.

1-8: Switch screens
Enter: Play/select
p: Pause
s: Stop
>/<: Next/Previous
f/b: Seek forward/back
+/-: Volume
/: Search
u: Update database

Playlist, Browser, Search, Media library, Lyrics, Visualizer, Clock

Requires running MPD instance. Configuration can be complex. Some features need additional setup. Visualizer needs FIFO output.

ncmpcpp stands for "NCurses Music Player Client (Plus Plus)", created as an enhanced version of ncmpc. Written in C++ by Andrzej Rybczak, it adds features like lyrics fetching and visualization.

mpd(1), mpc(1), ncmpc(1), cmus(1)