mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Is there a way to add chapters to recording?

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Description

If you record a stream, is it possible for mpv to write chapters to the recording using icy-title values (if the format supports chapters)?

If this is not available currently then I'd like to request it. :)

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Research direction

No source file or test is named in the issue; begin by tracing mpv's recording path and its handling of icy-title metadata. Confirm whether the requested behavior is feasible for supported chapter-capable formats, with completion defined by those titles being written as chapters when recording.

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Assessment

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

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