🎧 Local CLI / TUI Music Players

Terminal-based music players for libraries stored on the local machine.

⭐ Recommended Players

cmus

• Platform: Linux / macOS / BSD / Unix-like systems
• License: GPL-2.0
• Open Source: ✅ Yes
• Price: 🆓 Free
• Status: 🟢 Actively maintained
• Highlights:
  • Fast ncurses interface
  • Library and playlist management
  • Gapless playback and ReplayGain support
  • Support for many audio formats through optional input plugins
  • Keyboard-driven workflow

📥 Installation

• GitHub repository
• Official website

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musikcube

• Platform: Linux / macOS / Windows / Raspberry Pi
• License: BSD-3-Clause
• Open Source: ✅ Yes
• Price: 🆓 Free
• Status: 🟢 Actively maintained
• Highlights:
  • Cross-platform terminal interface
  • Local library indexing and playback
  • Keyboard shortcuts and configurable navigation
  • Optional streaming server and remote-control support
  • Suitable for desktop systems and Raspberry Pi setups

📥 Installation

• GitHub repository
• Official website
• Releases

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⚠️ Notes

• These players work with local files and do not require Navidrome or another music server.
• Check each project’s documentation for supported codecs and platform-specific installation steps.