blucli

Name: blucli
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Author: GenSparx

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

3|1|Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #streaming #audio #home automation #playback control #bluos

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npx skills add https://github.com/gensparx/GenSparx --skill blucli-gensparx

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Skill: blucli
Source: https://github.com/gensparx/GenSparx/tree/main/skills/blucli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gensparx/GenSparx --skill blucli-gensparx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to manage and control BluOS-enabled audio devices, simplifying tasks like discovery, playback, grouping, and volume adjustment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Device Discovery: Automatically find and list available BluOS players on your network.
Playback Control: Play, pause, stop, and manage audio playback on selected devices.
Grouping Management: Create, modify, and dissolve speaker groups for multi-room audio.
Volume Adjustment: Set the volume level for individual or grouped devices.
Use Case: You can quickly group your living room and kitchen speakers together to play the same music, then adjust the volume of both simultaneously.

Quick Start

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

Frequently Asked Questions about blucli

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

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How do I control BluOS audio playback from a command line?▼

You can control BluOS audio playback from a command line by using a CLI tool to manage device discovery, play, pause, and stop commands for Bluesound or NAD systems on your local network.

Can I group multiple BluOS speakers together for multi-room audio?▼

Yes, you can group multiple BluOS speakers together for multi-room audio. The CLI supports creating, modifying, and dissolving speaker groups to synchronize playback across different rooms.

What do I need to manage BluOS devices programmatically?▼

To manage BluOS devices programmatically, you need the 'blu' binary installed and accessible in your system's PATH to execute discovery, grouping, and volume adjustment commands.

Does CLI playback control work with NAD and Bluesound audio systems?▼

Yes, CLI playback control works with NAD and Bluesound audio systems. Any device running the BluOS platform on your network can be discovered and managed using these command-line operations.

What is the best way to adjust volume on grouped BluOS players?▼

The best way to adjust volume on grouped BluOS players is to use the CLI to set volume levels for the entire speaker group simultaneously, ensuring balanced audio across all grouped devices.