Jeffser / Jeffser/Popcorn

Use MPV for the player and improve player UI

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Python
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Description

The player UI could take inspiration from Cine

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and also use MPV at the same time that Cine uses, which would reduce complexity for implementing later features like chapters, subtitles etc

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the repository's existing player implementation and the linked Cine project to understand the current UI and playback approach. Define the MPV integration and the specific player UI changes before making changes; done means the player uses MPV and the agreed UI improvements are implemented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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