Description:
Terminal-based audio engine, library, player and server
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
audio
music
player
streaming
terminal
server
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Install:
brew install musikcube
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About:
Musikcube is a fully-functional terminal-based music player, library, and streaming audio server. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android, offering a lightweight yet powerful interface for managing and playing large audio collections. It supports a wide range of audio formats and includes a built-in streaming server for remote access.
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Key Features:
- Terminal-based user interface (ncurses)
- Built-in streaming server for remote playback
- Support for multiple audio formats via plugins
- Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows, Android)
- Low resource usage, suitable for servers and headless systems
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Use Cases:
- Managing and playing music collections on headless servers or via SSH
- Streaming a personal music library to mobile devices or other computers
- Lightweight local audio playback on resource-constrained systems
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Alternatives:
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mpd
– MPD is a daemon-focused server, while Musikcube integrates server, library, and a terminal UI client in one package
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cmus
– cmus is a powerful terminal player but lacks Musikcube's built-in streaming server capabilities
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navidrome
– Navidrome is a Subsonic-compatible server with a web UI, whereas Musikcube is primarily a terminal-native application
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