Lyrion Music Server is a streaming audio server that manages and delivers music to networked audio players.
Formerly known as Logitech Media Server, Squeezebox Server and SlimServer, it powers Logitech Squeezebox hardware and compatible software players such as Squeezelite.
The server can stream local music collections, internet radio and content from supported online music services. Its functionality can be extended with plugins.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Streams music to Squeezebox devices and compatible software players.
- Indexes and manages local music collections.
- Synchronizes multiple players for multi-room audio.
- Supports internet radio and online music services.
- Offers a browser-based interface for controlling playback.
- Extensible through plugins.
- Cross-platorm support – runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Raspberry Pi and many NAS devices.
Website: github.com/LMS-Community/slimserver
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Developer: LMS Community
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
Lyrion Music Server is written in Perl. Learn Perl with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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