cliamp

Name: cliamp
Author: bjarneo

A Winamp-inspired terminal music player for local files, streaming services, media servers and internet radio.

Open source (MIT)By bjarneo

Free Open sourceWindows macOS Linux Command line

Official websitecliamp.stream

Download pagegithub.com

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About cliamp

cliamp plays local files, podcasts and about 58,000 internet radio stations inside the terminal. It can also stream from Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, YouTube Music, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, Navidrome and other sources. It has playlists, a 10-band equalizer, 31 visualizers, synced lyrics, remote control and Lua plugins.

A setup command walks you through connecting services. Optional ffmpeg adds AAC, ALAC, Opus and WMA, and yt-dlp adds YouTube and SoundCloud. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with a separate Android app.

Strengths

One interface for local files, streaming services and media servers
10-band equalizer, visualizers and synced lyrics
Lua plugins and remote control
Builds for Linux, macOS and Windows

Limitations

Some formats and sources need ffmpeg or yt-dlp installed
Terminal-only interface on desktop
Streaming services need their own accounts

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the MIT licence; streaming services may need their own subscriptions.
License: MIT
Developer: bjarneo
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
How it runs: Downloadable app
Account: Not required
Works offline: Yes
Best suited for: Terminal users who want one music player for local files, radio and streaming services
Categories: Media players, Audio tools
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Added: October 2, 2026
Sources: cliamp.stream

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