CLI tool to open video URLs or local files in macOS's native picture-in-picture player.
open-pip-cli is a command-line tool that opens video files or URLs in macOS's native picture-in-picture player. It solves the problem of needing a dedicated app or browser tab to watch videos in a floating window, allowing users to multitask efficiently. The tool supports common formats and integrates with other CLI utilities for streaming from platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
macOS users, particularly developers or power users who frequently work in the terminal and want a quick way to watch videos in picture-in-picture mode without leaving their workflow.
Developers choose open-pip-cli for its simplicity and direct integration with macOS's native player, avoiding heavy third-party applications. Its piping capability allows seamless use with other command-line tools, making it a flexible solution for streaming various video sources.
📺 CLI for https://github.com/albinekb/open-pip - Open a movie url or path in macOS picture-in-picture
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Leverages macOS's built-in picture-in-picture player for smooth performance and compatibility, as it requires macOS Sierra 10.12 or later, ensuring seamless system integration.
Accepts piped video URLs from tools like ytdl for YouTube or twitch-url-cli for Twitch, enabling easy integration into shell scripts and workflows, as shown in the README examples.
Can be installed globally with yarn or npm in one command, making it readily accessible from any terminal session without complex setup steps.
Focuses on simplicity by using native capabilities, avoiding heavy dependencies and providing a straightforward CLI for quick PiP activation, aligning with its no-fuss philosophy.
Only works on macOS Sierra and later, excluding all other operating systems and older macOS versions, which severely limits its usability for cross-platform or legacy environments.
Does not support common formats like MKV and AVI, as explicitly listed in the README, reducing its utility for users with diverse video libraries or specific format requirements.
For streaming from services like YouTube or Twitch, users must install and configure additional CLI tools, adding setup complexity and potential points of failure beyond the core tool.