---
name: "gmerlin_transcoder_remote"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "gmerlin"
version: "1.2.0~dfsg+1-6.1+b3"
release: "Debian 11 (Bullseye)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gmerlin_transcoder_remote"
---

# gmerlin\_transcoder\_remote(1)

Remote control command for the Gmerlin GUI transcoder

## NAME

gmerlin\_transcoder\_remote - Remote control command for the Gmerlin GUI transcoder

## SYNOPSIS

**gmerlin\_transcoder\_remote** *\[options\]* *command*

## DESCRIPTION

Remote control command for the Gmerlin GUI transcoder

## GLOBAL OPTIONS

- **-host** *\<hostname\>*

  Host to connect to, default is localhost

- **-port** *\<port\>*

  Port to connect to

- **-launch**

  Launch new transcoder if necessary

## COMMANDS

- **-addalbum** *\<album\_file\>*

  Add album to track list

- **-add** *\<location\>*

  Add \<location\> to the track list

## GENERIC OPTIONS

The following generic options are available for all gmerlin applications

- **-help**

  Print this help message and exit

- **-help-man**

  Print this help message as a manual page and exit

- **-help-texi**

  Print this help message in texinfo format and exit

- **-version**

  Print version info and exit

## ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES

**GMERLIN\_TRANSCODER\_REMOTE\_PORT**

Default port for the remote control