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pianobar for Mac

Command-line player for https://pandora.com

Quick answer: pianobar is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pianobar. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pianobar is

pianobar is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line player for https://pandora.com.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install pianobar

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pianobar.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pianobar on Mac?

Run brew install pianobar in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is pianobar open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pianobar run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is pianobar?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7430 in this catalogue.

What version of pianobar is current?

The latest packaged version is 2024.12.21.