LMMS / LMMS/lmms

Command line: export a project with a default audio settings

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Description

Command line export of a project file into different audio settings, based on file extension.

```
lmms export project.mmpz project.ogg
lmms export project.mmpz project.mid
```

Will this be useful?

I believe at least 2 benefits of it, if implemented. First, project conversion is made easy without loading the full GUI components. It might be used to automate the conversion/rendering process. Second, it opens opportunities of live-editor like mode for the website to render a .mmpz file.

For example, there are several [projects](https://lmms.io/lsp/?action=browse&category=Projects&sort=date) that could be converted into automatic audio "preview".

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating LMMS's command-line handling and export/rendering paths, then determine how project.mmpz should select audio settings from .ogg or .mid output; done means both example commands work without loading the full GUI and are covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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