blucli

Control Bluesound players from the command line for playback, volume, and grouping.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing --skill blucli-joeleung0122
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: blucli
Source: https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing/tree/main/skills/blucli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/joeleung0122/testing --skill blucli-joeleung0122

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

BluOS CLI enables direct command-line control of Bluesound players, eliminating the need to switch apps for routine tasks like discovery, playback, grouping, and volume management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery: Locate Bluesound players on the network.
  • Playback & Volume: Start, pause, stop, and adjust volume across devices.
  • Grouping: Create and manage multi-room group playback.
  • Automation-ready: Scriptable commands for repeatable tasks and batch operations.

Quick Start

Install blucli and run blu devices to discover players, then issue playback or volume commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about blucli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Bluesound players from the command line?

You can control Bluesound players from the command line using a Go-based CLI to manage network discovery, playback, volume adjustment, and multi-room grouping without needing the mobile app.

Can I automate multi-room grouping for Bluesound devices?

Yes, you can automate multi-room grouping for Bluesound devices using scriptable command-line commands, enabling repeatable batch operations for creating and managing synchronized audio playback across your network.

How do I discover Bluesound players on my home network?

To discover Bluesound players on your home network, run the dedicated devices command from the CLI, which locates available BluOS hardware ready for direct playback and volume control.

What is the best way to script Bluesound playback control for home audio?

The best way to script Bluesound playback control is using this automation-ready CLI, which allows you to programmatically start, pause, stop, and adjust volume across your home audio devices.

Do I need any dependencies to build the Bluesound CLI?

No external dependencies are required to use the Bluesound CLI, as it provides dependency resolution for building and running the binary directly within your software engineering environment.

Why use a command line tool instead of the BluOS app for music playback?

A command line tool eliminates the need to switch apps for routine tasks, offering faster discovery, playback, grouping, and volume management directly through scriptable terminal commands.