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playback · v1.6.0 • deprecated
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5.0
Video player
brew install --cask playback -
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Playback is a lightweight, open-source video player built with Electron and Node.js, offering a customizable media experience. It supports various video formats and is ideal for developers or users seeking a more flexible playback solution.
Playback is a video player built using Electron and Node.js, offering a customizable and lightweight media experience.
Maturity: The project has a moderate level of engagement with 2004 GitHub stars but hasn't seen updates since 2019, indicating limited recent activity.
Community: There is limited community discussion about Playback specifically, with no mentions on Reddit and Hacker News topics focusing on broader video playback issues.
Pros
- + Lightweight and customizable
- + Open-source with a supportive community
- + Supports various video formats
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - Inactive development since 2019
Community Mentions
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