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ncmpcpp: Display metadata of the current song to console.

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$ ncmpcpp --current-song

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The command "ncmpcpp --current-song" is used to display the currently playing song in the Ncmpcpp music player.

Ncmpcpp is a command-line music player client for MPD (Music Player Daemon). It provides a user interface with features like browsing and managing a music library, creating playlists, and controlling the playback of music.

When you execute the command "ncmpcpp --current-song", it communicates with the MPD server to retrieve information about the song that is currently playing. This includes details such as the song's title, artist, album, and other metadata. The command then displays this information in the terminal or console where you executed the command.

This feature is useful if you want to quickly check the details of the currently playing song without having to navigate through the full Ncmpcpp interface.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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