vlc ☆
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Description:
Multimedia player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.0.23@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @videolan  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video audio media-player streaming open-source
Install: brew install --cask vlc
About:
VLC media player is a free and open-source, cross-platform multimedia framework, player, and server. It can play most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. It is highly extensible and includes a modular architecture allowing for a wide range of customizations.
Key Features:
  • Plays almost any media format without needing additional codec packs
  • Hardware decoding and acceleration for 4K and 8K playback
  • Supports network streaming (UDP/RTP, HTTP/RTSP, etc.)
  • Includes advanced features like playback speed control and audio/video filters
Use Cases:
  • Playing local video and audio files of various formats
  • Streaming video from a home server or network location
  • Converting media files to different formats
Alternatives:
  • IINA – Modern macOS native player, but macOS only
  • MPV – Minimalist player with powerful scripting capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 8, 2026 1:54pm 3.0.23 0 VERSION_BUMP 08608dcc
Nov 2, 2023 10:39am 3.0.20 0 VERSION_BUMP 42ca201a
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