mpg123
brew install mpg123
v1.33.6
LGPL-2.1-only
Command-line MP3 player and decoder library for UNIX systems.
Why you might care
Lightweight, fast MP3 playback in the terminal or as a library in other applications. Useful for scripting audio playback, server environments without GUI, or as a dependency for media tools. Supports playlists and piping.
32.5k
30-day installs · #180
100.5k
90-day · #179
531.8k
365-day · #139
Links
- https://www.mpg123.de/
- Brew formula source: Formula/m/mpg123.rb
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