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Control media playback and routing across sources and outputs via CLI.

108|9|Updated Jan 16, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#terminal#playback#casting#nullplayer#source-resolution
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npx skills add https://github.com/ad-repo/nullplayer --skill cli-ad-repo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cli
Source: https://github.com/ad-repo/nullplayer/tree/main/skills/cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ad-repo/nullplayer --skill cli-ad-repo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

NullPlayer's CLI mode provides a scriptable, headless interface to browse, search, play, and route media from local libraries and remote sources to various outputs and cast systems. It enables automation-friendly control beyond GUI, enabling integration into shell automation pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Headless mode for terminal workflows and automation pipelines
  • Scriptable media control across sources (local, Plex, Subsonic/Navidrome, Jellyfin, Emby, internet radio)
  • Output routing to local devices, Sonos, Chromecast, or DLNA targets
  • JSON query output for automation and pipelines
  • Keyboard controls for playback during CLI sessions

Quick Start

Launch NullPlayer in CLI mode with the --cli flag and start issuing commands to control playback and routing.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I control media playback from the terminal across multiple sources like Plex and Jellyfin?▼

Headless media playback control across sources like Plex and Jellyfin is handled via a scriptable CLI interface that queries libraries, resolves media, and routes output to local or network targets using machine-readable JSON outputs.

Can I automate audio routing to Chromecast and Sonos from a shell script?▼

Automating audio routing to Chromecast and Sonos targets is supported by issuing deterministic CLI commands, allowing shell scripts to safely interact with the audio engine and cast components without a GUI.

What is the best way to integrate internet radio and local library playback into an automation pipeline?▼

Integrating internet radio and local library playback into automation pipelines requires a headless CLI mode that queries multiple sources, resolves media files, and outputs structured JSON data for downstream processing.

Does headless media orchestration require a GUI to cast media to DLNA targets?▼

Headless media orchestration does not require a GUI to cast media to DLNA targets, as the CLI mode enables direct, scriptable control over playback and routing through terminal commands and keyboard controls.

How do I query and resolve media sources using a command line interface?▼

Querying and resolving media sources via a command line interface requires passing the --cli flag, triggering a robust argument parser to resolve local and remote sources and return deterministic JSON outputs.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for multi-source media playback control?▼

Limitations of CLI multi-source media control include the necessity of launching with the --cli flag and relying on keyboard controls for session playback, designed for deterministic automation rather than dynamic GUI interaction.

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