mpv-mpris VS gnome-shell-extension-espresso

there's the mpv-mpris plugin which solves this btw

afaik mpv doesn't support that itself but you can get most of the media control functionality with the mpv-mpris plugin

As I usually run mpv from the CLI or another program and control it via the keyboard, that doesn't sound like the wrapper adds anything I'd personally have a use for. BTW, controlling plain mpv via MPRIS just requires the mpv-mpris plugin to be installed.

Use the C plugin instead, which is still being maintained: https://github.com/hoyon/mpv-mpris

try this: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4135/espresso/

-For caffeine, Espresso by tharbold does pretty much the same as far as I know, but has updated a lot faster

Espresso

Do you get blank screens during video playback? You can use an extension like Caffeine or Espresso to disable screen blanking. If you prefer an extension-less route then you can edit the mpv.desktop file. For the Exec line you only need to add gnome-session-inhibit

coadmunkee/gnome-shell-extension-espresso

Other suggested must have apps: -Flameshot (best screenshotting tool ever! can be set up with a custom keybind) -VLC for media player -Two gnome extensions: Espresso for a toggle button in your top right menu to disable sleep, and Bluetooth Quick Connect for easy on/off bluetooth device toggles in the dropdown menu.