Meowsic

Meowsic is a music player designed to run in terminals. It supports multiple audio formats and offers basic playback controls. The project is hosted on GitHub under the repository CyanFroste/meowsic.

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• Local file playback. Meowsic allows loading and playing audio files stored on the system. Supported formats include MP3, WAV, FLAC, and others. The file path must be specified correctly for proper operation.
• Volume control. The program includes options to adjust the volume level during playback. Values can be changed using specific commands in the terminal interface.
• Playlists. It is possible to create and manage custom playlists. Playlists are saved in plain text format and can be edited manually.
• Shuffle mode. Meowsic offers the ability to enable random playback mode. When enabled, songs are selected without a predetermined order.
• Song search. The program implements a search system to locate files within the music library. Results are filtered according to the entered criteria.
• Audio metadata. Meowsic displays detailed information about audio files, such as title, artist, and album. This information is extracted directly from the file's metadata.
• Keyboard shortcuts. The application uses key combinations to control common functions. Each shortcut is documented in the built-in help.
• Theme customization. The terminal graphical interface can be modified using predefined themes. Colors and styles are adjusted according to user preferences.
• Playlist export. Generated playlists can be exported to external files. This format allows sharing or backing up configurations.
• Script support. Meowsic accepts command execution via external scripts. This feature facilitates the automation of repetitive tasks.

Meowsic was initially developed in 2021 by CyanFroste. The project is written in Python and uses libraries such as Pygame for audio handling. The first stable version was published on GitHub under an open source license. Development continues with periodic updates that add new features.

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