mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Overlay video window on macOS Sierra (PiP)

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Description

In Sierra there is a new feature of an overlay video window that's resizable and stays put on all spaces. If it is at all possible to implement this behaviour in mpv, I would very much appreciate it being added. I am aware of an already available overlay function. However, this overlaid window stays on the space it was put, not floating above different spaces.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating mpv's existing overlay function and macOS window handling, then determine whether a resizable window can remain above all Spaces. Done means the behavior matches macOS Sierra Picture-in-Picture expectations without breaking the existing overlay behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, macos
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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