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playerctl

Utility to control different media players. More information: https://github.com/altdesktop/playerctl.
  • Toggle play:
    playerctl play-pause
  • Next media:
    playerctl next
  • Previous media:
    playerctl previous
  • List all players:
    playerctl --list-all
  • Send a command to a specific player:
    playerctl --player={{player_name}} {{command}}
  • Send a command to all players:
    playerctl --all-players {{command}}
  • Show now playing:
    playerctl metadata --format "Now playing: {{artist}} - {{album}} - {{title}}"

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