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[https://mpv.io/ MPV] is an open-source command line media player ~~known for its high performance, versatility, and minimalist design~~.~~While it has a basic GUI, MPV can be paired with a GUI front-end like [[SMPlayer]] (package: smplayer) to offer a user-friendly interface similar to other desktop media players.~~

[https://mpv.io/ MPV] is an open-source command line media player.

MPV supports a wide range of video and audio formats, ensuring extensive compatibility. It features advanced video rendering capabilities, including high-quality scaling algorithms, color management, and HDR support, which contribute to superior video playback quality. MPV leverages hardware-accelerated video decoding through APIs such as VA-API, VDPAU, and DXVA2, improving performance and reducing CPU usage. The player’s minimalist design emphasizes efficiency, offering a streamlined user experience with extensive configurability through command-line options and scripting interfaces.

== Installation ==

==== ~~Using~~ nix-shell ====

==== With nix-shell ====

nix-shell -p mpv

</syntaxhighlight>

==== ~~System-Wide Installation on~~ NixOS ====

==== With NixOS ====

environment.systemPackages = [

pkgs.mpv

];

~~</syntaxhighlight>After modifying your configuration, apply the changes by running:<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">~~

~~sudo nixos-rebuild switch~~

</syntaxhighlight>

==== With Home Manager ====

==== ~~User-Specific Installation with~~ Home Manager ====

home.packages = [

pkgs.mpv

];

~~</syntaxhighlight>After updating your configuration, apply the changes by running:<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">~~

~~home-manager switch~~

</syntaxhighlight>

== Configuration ==

== ~~Configuration~~ ==

=== With Home Manager ===

==== Basic ====

programs.mpv ~~= {~~

programs.mpv.enable = true;

enable = true;

};

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-[https://mpv.io/ MPV] is an open-source command line media player known for its high performance, versatility, and minimalist design.While it has a basic GUI, MPV can be paired with a GUI front-end like [[SMPlayer]] (package: smplayer) to offer a user-friendly interface similar to other desktop media players.
+[https://mpv.io/ MPV] is an open-source command line media player.
-MPV supports a wide range of video and audio formats, ensuring extensive compatibility. It features advanced video rendering capabilities, including high-quality scaling algorithms, color management, and HDR support, which contribute to superior video playback quality. MPV leverages hardware-accelerated video decoding through APIs such as VA-API, VDPAU, and DXVA2, improving performance and reducing CPU usage. The player’s minimalist design emphasizes efficiency, offering a streamlined user experience with extensive configurability through command-line options and scripting interfaces.
 == Installation ==
-==== Using nix-shell ====
+==== With nix-shell ====
 <syntaxhighlight lang="bash" start="3">
 nix-shell -p mpv
 </syntaxhighlight>
-==== System-Wide Installation on NixOS ====
+==== With NixOS ====
 <syntaxhighlight lang="text">
 environment.systemPackages = [
   pkgs.mpv
 ];
-</syntaxhighlight>After modifying your configuration, apply the changes by running:<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
-sudo nixos-rebuild switch
 </syntaxhighlight>
+==== With Home Manager ====
-==== User-Specific Installation with Home Manager ====
 <syntaxhighlight lang="text">
 home.packages = [
    pkgs.mpv
 ];
-</syntaxhighlight>After updating your configuration, apply the changes by running:<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
-home-manager switch
 </syntaxhighlight>
+== Configuration ==
-== Configuration ==
+=== With Home Manager ===
 ==== Basic ====
 <syntaxhighlight lang="nix">
-programs.mpv = {
+programs.mpv.enable = true;
-    enable = true;
-};
 </syntaxhighlight>