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# audtool

> Control Audacious using commands.
> See also: `audacious`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/audtool>.

- Play/pause audio playback:

`audtool playback-playpause`

- Print artist, album, and song name of currently playing song:

`audtool current-song`

- Set volume of audio playback:

`audtool set-volume {{100}}`

- Skip to the next song:

`audtool playlist-advance`

- Print the bitrate of the current song in kilobits:

`audtool current-song-bitrate-kbps`

- Open Audacious in full-screen if hidden:

`audtool mainwin-show`

- Display help:

`audtool help`

- Display settings:

`audtool preferences-show`
