---
name: "baka-mplayer"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "baka-mplayer"
version: "2.0.4-6"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/baka-mplayer"
---

# baka-mplayer(1)

A free and open source, cross-platform, libmpv based multimedia player.

## NAME

baka-mplayer - A free and open source, cross-platform, **libmpv** based multimedia player.

## SYNOPSIS

**baka-mplayer** \[file\|-\]

## DESCRIPTION

**Baka-MPlayer** is a free and open source, cross-platform, **libmpv** based multimedia player. Its simple design reflects the idea for an uncluttered, simple, and enjoyable environment for watching tv shows.

**Baka-MPlayer** is a graphical front-end to **mpv**. It is mostly self-explanatory and has little need for a manual.

## EXAMPLES

```
baka-mplayer
baka-mplayer myvideo.mkv
cat myvideo.mkv | baka-mplayer -
```

## SEE ALSO

**mpv**

## BUGS

Please use the issues tracker provided by GitHub to send us bug reports or feature requests. (https://github.com/u8sand/Baka-MPlayer/issues)

## AUTHORS

**Baka-MPlayer** was written by **u8sand** \<u8sand@gmail.com\> and **godly-devotion** \<azian.otaku@live.com\>.

## COPYRIGHT

GPLv2+