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rmpc vs kew: catalog facts
rmpc	kew
Free Free to use; source is published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source.
Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Album art shown in the terminal via image protocols Highly configurable interface	Runs entirely in the terminal Plays local files privately with no account
Needs a separate MPD server to play music Album art depends on terminal image protocol support	Terminal interface may not suit everyone Audio only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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