blucli

Control BluOS audio devices via command-line interface for discovery, playback, grouping, and volume.

Updated Mar 2, 2026

Search Tags:#audio #playback control #bluesound #grouping #nad #hifi

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr --skill blucli-chebizarro

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blucli
Source: https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr/tree/main/skills/blucli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr --skill blucli-chebizarro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires blu, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management of Bluesound and NAD audio players, allowing for easy discovery, playback control, and volume adjustments without needing the official app.

Core Features & Use Cases

Device Discovery: Automatically find and list available players on your network.
Playback Control: Play, pause, stop, and manage music playback.
Volume Adjustment: Set and control the volume of individual or grouped players.
Grouping: Create and manage speaker groups for multi-room audio.
Use Case: You can ask the AI to "play my 'Chill Vibes' playlist on the 'Living Room' speaker" or "group the 'Kitchen' and 'Living Room' speakers together and set the volume to 20%".

Quick Start

Use the blucli skill to list all available devices on the network.

Frequently Asked Questions about blucli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I control Bluesound and NAD audio playback without the official app?▼

You can control Bluesound and NAD audio playback via a command-line interface to manage device discovery, playback, and volume adjustments without needing the official app.

Can I group multi-room Hi-Fi speakers together programmatically?▼

Yes, you can group multi-room Hi-Fi speakers programmatically by using the grouping feature to create and manage speaker groups for synchronized audio across multiple rooms.

Do I need any specific software installed to use blucli for Hi-Fi control?▼

Yes, you need the 'blu' binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH to use this Skill for controlling BluOS-enabled audio devices on your network.

How do I discover available BluOS players on my local network?▼

You can discover available BluOS players on your local network by using the device discovery feature, which automatically finds and lists all accessible audio devices.

What is the best way to manage volume across grouped Hi-Fi audio devices?▼

The best way to manage volume across grouped Hi-Fi audio devices is using the volume adjustment feature to set and control levels for individual or grouped players simultaneously.