Linux control a running vlc process through command line

Question

is there any way to control an already running VLC player on ubuntu. For example, i am trying to start a vlc video full screen with a default audio.

and then contro

Answer 1

I'm controlling it remotely using dbus. VLC has implemented the MPRIS2 specification:

• Control player (e. g. run player-control vlc toggle)

• Get current status (with argument vlc)