stolendata-mpv ☆

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Description:
Media player based on MPlayer and mplayer2

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.35.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @mpv_player | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: media-player video audio cli multimedia

Install: brew install --cask stolendata-mpv

About:
mpv is a free, open-source, and cross-platform media player that supports a wide variety of multimedia file formats. It is a fork of mplayer2 and MPlayer, offering superior video quality and extensive customization via its powerful scripting interface. The player is highly scriptable, lightweight, and focuses on providing a minimalistic interface while delivering high-performance playback.

Key Features:

High-quality video output with support for modern video codecs
Extensive scriptability with Lua, JavaScript, and Python
Minimalistic and configurable command-line interface
On Screen Controller (OSC) for easy interaction
Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)

Use Cases:

High-fidelity video playback for enthusiasts and video editors
Scriptable media playback for automation and custom frontends
Command-line media consumption for power users

Alternatives:

VLC – VLC has a full GUI and built-in library management, whereas mpv is lightweight and controlled via CLI or minimal UI.
IINA – IINA is a modern macOS-native player built on mpv, offering a polished GUI experience while leveraging mpv's core engine.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm	0.35.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	3c3d93ae
Aug 18, 2025 5:46pm	0.35.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	e364f417