A cross-platform menu bar/status bar application that uses mpv as a DLNA media renderer, allowing users to push videos, pictures, and music from their phone to their computer.
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- Jan 13, 2022
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Project Overview
Macast is a cross-platform menu bar/status bar application using mpv as a DLNA Media Renderer. You can push videos, pictures or musics from your mobile phone to your computer.
Key Features
- Uses mpv as the DLNA media renderer
- Push videos, pictures, and music from phone to computer
- Supports macOS, Windows, Linux
- Install via pip:
pip install macast macast-gui - Supports third-party player plugins (e.g., IINA, PotPlayer)
- Customizable mpv shortcuts and configurations
Target Audience
- Users who need to cast mobile media to their computer
- Users who want DLNA casting functionality
- Cross-platform desktop users
Quick Start
- Download the version for your platform from Releases
- Or install via pip:
pip install macast macast-gui - Open the app and a small icon will appear in the menubar/taskbar
- Push media files from a local DLNA client to your computer
Core Advantages
- Uses mpv for excellent playback performance
- Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- Third-party player plugin support
- Open-source and free (MIT)
System Requirements
- OS: macOS, Windows, Linux
- Additional Dependencies: Python (for pip installation)
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