mpris-lan

Control MPRIS-compatible media players over the network using a web interface.

Visit layout_demo.html to see a static demo of the interface layout.

Features

• Play/pause, next, previous
• Fast forward and rewind (10 seconds per click)
• Draggable progress bar
• Change loop and shuffle modes on supported players (X icon when off)
• Remove player (trash icon)
• Polling pauses when the web interface is not visible to save resources, also controllable via a toggle button

Installation & Usage

playerctl, available in most package managers, must be installed and available in the PATH.

Using setuptools

pip install build
python -m build
pip install dist/mpris_lan-*.whl

Manual

pip install -r requirements.txt
python src/app.py

The web interface is available at the computer’s local IP address (and localhost), port 58468.

Todo

• Perform the same action on multiple players using checkboxes
• Adjustable polling interval

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