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Cantata

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Cantata

Free

Qt graphical MPD client

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CD audio
Audio CD ripping and playback are available on Linux when relevant libraries are installed.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Collections
It supports multiple MPD collections.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Dependencies
Optional libraries enable features including tag editing, ReplayGain, MTP devices, CD ripping, and automatic MPD discovery.raw.githubusercontent.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Desktop integration
The client provides an MPRISv2 D-Bus interface and supports ratings and MPD partitions.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Devices
USB mass storage and MTP device support is available on Linux when relevant libraries are installed.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Devices and CDs
USB mass storage and MTP device support, plus audio CD ripping and playback, depend on Linux and relevant libraries being installed.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Layout
The interface layout is highly customisable.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Library tools
It includes a customizable layout, a context view for artist, album and song information, a tag editor, and a file organizer.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
License model
freegithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Metadata
The client includes a simple tag editor and a file organizer that uses tags to organize files and folders.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Network playback
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Online services
The project lists Jamendo, Magnatune, SoundCloud and podcasts as online services.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Other playback
Cantata can play non-MPD songs through a simple built-in HTTP server.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Platform limits
The project lists Linux, macOS, Windows, and Haiku support; some features are Linux-only and require relevant libraries.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Playlists
Cantata supports dynamic playlists and smart playlists.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Product
Cantata is a graphical Qt6 client for MPD (Music Player Daemon).github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Project origin
The maintainer describes this repository as a personal fork of the archived CDrummond/cantata project, incorporating work from fenuks/cantata and the Qt6 PR.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Project status
The repository describes this as the maintainer's personal fork of the archived CDrummond project, incorporating work from fenuks/cantata and a Qt6 pull request.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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