flac123 ☆
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Description:
Command-line program for playing FLAC audio files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio flac player cli multimedia
Install: brew install flac123
About:
Flac123 is a lightweight command-line audio player designed specifically for decoding and playing Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) files. It provides a straightforward, scriptable interface for high-fidelity audio playback without the overhead of graphical applications. Its primary value is in environments where minimal resource usage and direct terminal control are prioritized.
Key Features:
  • Direct FLAC file decoding and playback
  • Minimal dependencies and low resource footprint
  • Scriptable command-line interface
  • Supports streaming from standard input
Use Cases:
  • Playing FLAC audio on headless servers or embedded systems
  • Automating audio playback in shell scripts
  • Quickly previewing lossless audio files in the terminal
Alternatives:
  • mpv – A versatile media player with extensive format support and a GUI, but with a larger footprint than flac123.
  • sox – A powerful audio processing toolkit that can play FLAC files, but is more complex and not focused solely on playback.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 6:36pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 9ea0e5c9
Sep 13, 2024 5:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP a84ec1b5
Sep 26, 2023 11:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 57ef9e30
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