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cmuscliamp
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence; streaming services may need their own…

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Instant startup with large libraries
  • Gapless playback and ReplayGain
  • One interface for local files, streaming services and media servers
  • 10-band equalizer, visualizers and synced lyrics
  • Terminal only, no graphical interface
  • Scrobbling needs an external status program
  • Some formats and sources need ffmpeg or yt-dlp installed
  • Terminal-only interface on desktop
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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