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MUDE Music Player provides several commands for controlling music playback directly from VS Code’s command palette or through keyboard shortcuts.

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Available commands

CommandTitleDescription
MudePlayer.searchMusicSearch MusicSearch and play music from YouTube Music
MudePlayer.togglePauseToggle PausePlay or pause the currently playing track
MudePlayer.seekForward+10 secSkip forward 10 seconds in the current track
MudePlayer.seekBackword-10 secSkip backward 10 seconds in the current track
MudePlayer.playNextPlay Next TrackSkip to the next recommended track
MudePlayer.playPreviousPlay Previous TrackGo back to the previous track

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Command details

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MudePlayer.searchMusic

Opens a search interface to find and play music from YouTube Music. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P)
  2. Type “MUDE: Search Music” or “MudePlayer.searchMusic”
  3. Enter your search query
  4. Select a track from the results
When to use it:
  • When you want to find and play a new song
  • To start a music session
  • To switch to a different artist or album
The search command automatically:
  • Downloads the selected track
  • Fetches recommendations for continuous playback
  • Updates the status bar with track information
  • Starts playback immediately

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MudePlayer.togglePause

Toggles between play and pause states for the current track. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette
  2. Type “MUDE: Toggle Pause”
  3. Or click the play/pause button in the status bar
When to use it:
  • To pause music when you need to focus
  • To resume playback after a break
  • Quick control without opening the player interface
Behavior:
  • If music is playing: pauses playback and shows play icon
  • If music is paused: resumes playback and shows pause icon
  • If no media is loaded: shows an information message

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MudePlayer.seekForward

Skips forward 10 seconds in the currently playing track. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette
  2. Type “MUDE: +10 sec”
  3. Or assign a custom keyboard shortcut
When to use it:
  • To skip intros or quiet sections
  • To quickly navigate through a track
  • To replay a section by seeking backward then forward

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MudePlayer.seekBackword

Skips backward 10 seconds in the currently playing track. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette
  2. Type “MUDE: -10 sec”
  3. Or assign a custom keyboard shortcut
When to use it:
  • To replay a section you just heard
  • To go back after accidentally seeking forward
  • To navigate to a specific part of a track

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MudePlayer.playNext

Skips to the next track in the recommendation queue. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette
  2. Type “MUDE: Play Next Track”
  3. Or click the next button in the status bar
When to use it:
  • When you want to skip the current track
  • To explore more recommendations
  • To find new music quickly
Note: The next track is automatically selected from the recommendations fetched when you searched for music. If no recommendations are available, you’ll be prompted to search for more songs.

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MudePlayer.playPrevious

Goes back to the previous track in the playback history. Usage:
  1. Open the command palette
  2. Type “MUDE: Play Previous Track”
  3. Or click the previous button in the status bar
When to use it:
  • To replay a track you just heard
  • To go back after accidentally skipping
  • To return to a favorite song from the current session

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Keyboard shortcuts

You can assign custom keyboard shortcuts to any command:
  1. Open keyboard shortcuts settings: Ctrl+K Ctrl+S (or Cmd+K Cmd+S on Mac)
  2. Search for “MUDE” to find all available commands
  3. Click the + icon next to a command to assign a shortcut
Recommended shortcuts:
  • Toggle Pause: Ctrl+Alt+Space
  • Play Next: Ctrl+Alt+Right
  • Play Previous: Ctrl+Alt+Left
  • Seek Forward: Ctrl+Alt+Up
  • Seek Backward: Ctrl+Alt+Down