Using macros for a software music player

[Want_it_to_work]

This is for advanced users looking to use an IR remote with a number of software music players. It uses the CLI (command line interface) to program macros to emulate keyboard commands of the music players e.g. LMS, MPD, Roon, JRiver etc.

While the focus is on Linux, the same approach should work with Windows and MacOS.

https://community.snakeoil-os.net/t/add-ir-remote-control-using-flirc-usb/120

 

Edited June 30, 2025 by Want_it_to_work
added more info

[Want_it_to_work]

3 hours ago, jason said:

You can. First record the first key normally.

Then go to the GUI. File->Advanced.

Then change the recording mode to macro. Now record the same button on your remote. Rather than getting a 'key already exists' error, you should be able to keep recording on that key. Same goes for long press.

Thought it would be more useful to continue the discussion here. 

Noted that GUI can do macros. But missing CLI commands: "Settings" and "Record_API" ?  Editing macros was clumsy and it was often easier using "format" to start again.

I suspect only a small number of your users use macros. So, instead of improving the GUI to do all the macro functions, why not improve your documentation to walk a user through the CLI   e.g. how to start the shell for Win, Linux, MacOS,  how to get CLI help, fully worked examples including saving the config.  That may make it easier for someone new to get comfortable using the CLI ?