# mpv

> Command-line media player

A minimal, scriptable player that handles almost any format.

- Source: https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv
- Homepage: https://mpv.io
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: C
- Stars: 37221
- Forks: 3560
- Contributors: 556
- Last commit: 2026-10-03
- Latest release: v0.41.0 (2025-12-21)
- Purpose: Media & photos
- Runs on: Desktop, CLI
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 73/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 21/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 6/15

## Alternatives

- [FFmpeg](https://diggithub.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg.md): Record, convert and stream audio and video
- [IINA](https://diggithub.com/iina/iina.md): Modern video player for macOS
- [LosslessCut](https://diggithub.com/mifi/lossless-cut.md): Lossless video and audio cutting
- [OBS Studio](https://diggithub.com/obsproject/obs-studio.md): Live streaming and screen recording
- [Hypit](https://diggithub.com/hypit-ai/hypit.md): Remake viral videos with AI agents

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/mpv-player/mpv
Updated: 2026-10-04