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ClaudeFM uses yt-dlp to resolve the stream and mpv for local playback inside a focused terminal dashboard.
Run ClaudeFM in your terminal.
A small audio-first TUI for the ClaudeFM YouTube lofi stream, with playback controls and a clean dashboard that stays out of your way.
Installed like any npm CLI.
Install globally with npm, pnpm, bun, yarn, or the macOS shell installer, then start the player from your terminal.
Keyboard controls for long sessions.
spacepause or resume
left/rightseek
+/-volume
ctrl+psettings
oopen youtube
qquit
faq
What is ClaudeFM?
ClaudeFM is a terminal music player for streaming the Claude FM YouTube live stream from the command line.
Does ClaudeFM need mpv?
mpv is recommended for the full terminal dashboard, keyboard controls, and output-device selection. ffplay can work as a simpler fallback.
Can I use another YouTube stream?
Yes. Start ClaudeFM with a custom URL or use ctrl+p settings to set a different YouTube stream link.