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Mopidy

Extensible music server that plays audio from local files, Spotify, and podcasts.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Multi Room AudioMusic ServerMpdSpotify ConnectPythonIot
Overview

Why consider Mopidy?

Mopidy is an open-source music server written in Python. It streams music from local storage, Spotify, SoundCloud, and internet radio, controllable via MPD clients and web frontends.

Guided learning

Learn Mopidy by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Mopidy

Mopidy transforms Raspberry Pis and home servers into multi-room audio hubs, supporting web dashboards, mobile controller apps, and custom streaming extensions.

Running via Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name mopidy \
3 -p 6680:6680 -p 6600:6600 \
4 wernight/mopidy:latest

Mopidy is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Mopidy FAQs

Mopidy is listed as a Media tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Mopidy is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Mopidy is listed as an alternative to Roon. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.