mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Add option to stop if playlist item missing

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meta:feature-request
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Description

https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/labels/meta%3Afeature-request

Most times when playing playlists, and some item is unavailable, people want the player to skip it, and going to next item.

Expected behavior of the wanted feature

I oppositely want the player to stop if the file in playlist is missing. But there is no (?) currently such option.

Alternative behavior of the wanted feature

Some option, like --playlist-stop-on-error. Also want it to not just quit, but keep opened (there is already --keep-open).

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Research direction

Start by locating mpv's playlist item error handling and the existing --keep-open option. Verify the behavior with a playlist containing a missing file: the new option should stop instead of advancing, while keeping the player open.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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