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MPV

MPV

"MPV: A free, open-source media player for the command line, supporting various formats. Unlock powerful scripting and videophile features like HDR and hardware decoding. Built on OpenGL, Vulkan, and D3D11, MPV targets developers and media enthusiasts seeking a customizable, cross-platform solution."

GITHUB STARS
35k
+12% this month
FORKS
3.3k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
497
Tracking updates
LICENSE
Other
Commercial use
"MPV: A free, open-source media player for the command line, supporting various formats. Unlock powerful scripting and videophile features like HDR and hardware decoding. Built on OpenGL, Vulkan, and D3D11, MPV targets developers and media enthusiasts seeking a customizable, cross-platform solution."

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

C
C
Lua
Lua
Swift
Swift
Meson
Meson
Python
Python
Objective-C
Objective-C
Shell
Shell
JavaScript
JavaScript
C++
C++
PowerShell
PowerShell
Batchfile
Batchfile

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Productivity
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
v0.41.0
Dec 21, 2025

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS35k
Top 9% globally
FORKS3.3k
Top 12% in Open Source
ACTIVITYHigh
Top 46% Activity
WATCHERS497
Top 6% Community