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ncmpcpp

ncmpcpp is an MPD (Music Player Daemon) client for the terminal. This folder holds the config that defines connection, directories, and optional display/behaviour (most options are commented examples).

What the config does

• Directories
  • ncmpcpp_directory = ~/.config/ncmpcpp – Config and runtime data.
  • lyrics_directory = ~/.lyrics – Downloaded lyrics.
• MPD connection
  • Host 127.0.0.1, port 6600, timeout 5s.
  • mpd_music_dir = /mnt/storage/jellyfin/media/music – Music root for tag editor and file operations.
• Rest – The file is mostly the upstream example with options commented out (visualizer, encoding, delays, song format, columns, colours, etc.). Uncomment and change as needed.

How to use it

1. Install ncmpcpp and MPD. Configure MPD (e.g. ~/.config/mpd/mpd.conf or /etc/mpd.conf) with the same music directory and start MPD.
2. Copy or symlink this config to ~/.config/ncmpcpp/config (or $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/ncmpcpp/config).
3. Adjust mpd_music_dir to your actual music path (and mpd_host/mpd_port if MPD runs elsewhere).
4. Run ncmpcpp. Use the browser to open your library, add tracks to the playlist, and control playback. Uncomment options in the config for visualizer, colours, and layout if you want them.

File reference

File	Purpose
config	MPD connection, directories, and (commented) display/format/colour options