mpdart
A simple X application that shows mpd album art. Mirror of https://git.depsterr.com/mpdart (by rachelambda)
forked-daapd
OwnTone is forked-daapd's new name! Linux/FreeBSD DAAP (iTunes) and MPD media server with support for AirPlay devices (multiroom), Apple Remote (and compatibles), Chromecast, Spotify and internet radio. [Moved to: https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server] (by ejurgensen)
| mpdart | forked-daapd | |
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| 1 | 4 | |
| 8 | 1,087 | |
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| 0.0 | 9.3 | |
| almost 3 years ago | about 3 years ago | |
| C | C | |
| MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 only |
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Native Spotify on homepod
In the meantime, if you install https://github.com/ejurgensen/forked-daapd on your network somewhere, you can expose any AirPlay-compatible speaker as a Spotify Connect endpoint.
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Using Synology iTunes Server to share Audiobooks in the home?
The network features for iTunes are very limited and that's all Synology works with. Knowing them whatever tool they used is based on open source tech, probably this: https://github.com/ejurgensen/forked-daapd
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Adding Bluetooth speakers to homeassistant to use as airplay2 speakers
Forked-Daapd has an option to add PulseAudio, that would allow Bluetooth speakers to integrate with Forked-Daapd ( https://github.com/ejurgensen/forked-daapd#local-audio-bluetooth-and-more-through-pulseaudio ). Forked-Daapd is fully supported in home assistant to be a media player target ( https://youtu.be/lKcSotDC5hI )
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Does anyone know of a way to select speakers in a media player like this example, but with google homes as the speakers? It doesn't appear it's supported by mini-media-player.
https://github.com/ejurgensen/forked-daapd#chromecast
What are some alternatives?
When comparing mpdart and forked-daapd you can also consider the following projects:
myMPD - myMPD is a standalone and mobile friendly web mpd client with a tiny footprint and advanced features.
owntone-server - Linux/FreeBSD DAAP (iTunes) and MPD media server with support for AirPlay 1 and 2 speakers (multiroom), Apple Remote (and compatibles), Chromecast, Spotify and internet radio.
playerctl - 🎧 mpris media player command-line controller for vlc, mpv, RhythmBox, web browsers, cmus, mpd, spotify and others.
mini-media-player - Minimalistic media card for Home Assistant Lovelace UI
ctrmus - 3DS Music Player
polybar-spotify-module - A collection of lightweight programs for use with a Polybar Spotify Module