API Server exposes a local HTTP API for controlling playback and reading the current track, which is what you want if you are building a Stream Deck action, a home-automation hook or a phone remote.
Endpoints cover transport controls, the queue and now-playing metadata, protected by a token you set in the plugin options.
What it does
- Local REST endpoints for play, pause, next, previous, seek and volume
- Now-playing metadata for dashboards, overlays and automations
- Token authentication and a configurable port
How to enable API Server
Frequently asked questions
Is the API reachable from other machines?
It binds locally by default. Exposing it on your network is a deliberate configuration choice — set a strong token if you do.
Where is the endpoint documentation?
The plugin serves its own reference at the configured port, and the source lives in the project repository.
API Server ships with the app
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