cwb

Control music playback and search tracks inside AI coding terminals.

113|2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat --skill cwb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cwb
Source: https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat/tree/main/codex_skills/cwb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat --skill cwb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing music while coding by letting you control playback, search tracks, and check status without leaving your terminal-based workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Playback Control: Play, pause, skip, repeat, shuffle, adjust volume, and seek through tracks during coding sessions.
  • Music Discovery: Search by song, artist, genre, vibe, or scene, including loved tracks, playlists, and listening history.
  • DJ Companion Features: Show lyrics, display cover art, announce the current track, and generate listening profiles for daily to yearly insights.
  • Use Case: When you want background music for deep work, ask the assistant to start a lofi playlist, check what is playing, or switch the session to a more focused mood.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use cwb to play some lofi music and then tell you what is now playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about cwb

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

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How do I control Apple Music playback without leaving my AI coding terminal?

You can control Apple Music playback directly inside AI coding terminals by using commands for playing, pausing, skipping, and managing volume without leaving your coding session.

Can I search for playlists and tracks by vibe or genre during coding sessions?

Yes, you can search for music by song, artist, genre, vibe, or scene during coding sessions, including accessing loved tracks, playlists, and your listening history.

Do I need a local MCP server to manage music control in a terminal?

Yes, executing deterministic music control and DJ companion actions requires a local coding-with-beat MCP server, with a CLI fallback available for execution.

How do I show lyrics and check what is currently playing in my terminal?

You can show lyrics, display cover art, announce the current track, and check playback status directly in your terminal using built-in DJ companion commands.

Can I generate listening profiles or run focus sessions for background music while coding?

Yes, you can generate listening profiles for daily to yearly insights and run dedicated focus sessions to maintain background music suited for deep work.