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Mopidy

An extensible music server written in Python, playing local files, cloud services, and controlled by various clients.

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Overview

Mopidy is an extensible music server written in Python, designed to be a flexible and powerful backbone for your audio needs. It can play music from various sources, including local files, internet radio streams, and through its extensive plugin architecture, popular cloud services like Spotify, SoundCloud, and Google Play Music. This modular approach allows users to tailor Mopidy to their specific requirements by adding only the necessary extensions.

Functioning primarily as a server, Mopidy runs in the background on Linux or macOS machines, including popular single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. It exposes an HTTP server by default and can also act as an MPD (Music Player Daemon) server with the appropriate extension. This server-centric design means that Mopidy itself doesn't have a graphical user interface; instead, users interact with it using a wide array of MPD and web clients available across different platforms. This allows for collaborative control of music playback and playlist management from any phone, tablet, or computer on the network, making it a highly versatile solution for personal or shared audio environments.

Best For

Building a custom home audio server with diverse music sources.
Creating an integrated audio jukebox system for Raspberry Pi projects.
Developing unique music playback solutions for embedded devices.
Setting up a shared music server for a household or small office.
Experimenting with audio streaming and control through programming APIs.
Integrating music playback into smart home automation systems.

Key Features

Plays music from local disk and radio streams
Extensible with support for cloud services like Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Play Music
Operates as an HTTP server out of the box
Can function as an MPD server with an extension (Mopidy-MPD)
Supports multiple client types (MPD and web clients)
API access for Python, JSON-RPC, and JavaScript for hackability
Bundled extensions for file, M3U, stream, HTTP, and software mixer
Runs on Linux and macOS, including Raspberry Pi

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Highly extensible architecture allows for integration with numerous music sources and services.
  • Supports multiple control interfaces (MPD and web clients), offering flexibility in device control.
  • Python-based, making it accessible for developers to customize and build upon.
  • Ideal for embedded systems like Raspberry Pi, enabling creation of custom audio devices.
  • Open-source nature fosters community contributions and a wide range of extensions.
  • Allows collaborative playlist management from multiple devices.

Cons

  • Requires technical knowledge for installation and configuration, not a plug-and-play solution.
  • Vanilla Mopidy only plays local files and streams; cloud service integration requires additional extensions.
  • No built-in graphical user interface (GUI); relies on external clients for interaction.
  • Primarily command-line driven for setup and management, which can be daunting for non-technical users.
  • Dependency on third-party extensions for full functionality means potential for maintenance issues or deprecation.
  • Limited official support for Windows operating systems.

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