VLC command line & remote control
VLC command-line options configure playback and remote-control interfaces.
Open maintainer documentationWHAT YOU CAN DOLaunch playback and configure remote control
HOW IT WORKSLive app
PLATFORMSWindows · macOS · Linux
DOCUMENTED AGENTSSee compatibility details
Documented capabilities
- Launch playback and configure remote controlDocumentation
Agent compatibility
| Agent | Compatibility | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
| Codex | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
| Cursor | Not documented | The native interface is documented, but no setup for this coding agent is established by this source. |
Setup route
Follow the linked maintainer documentation for installation, connection settings and supported versions.
An installed VLC executable; configure the remote-control interface for persistent session commands.
Limitations
Launching VLC is distinct from controlling an existing process; remote control needs explicit interface configuration.