Mkchromecast
Cast audio and video from your macOS or Linux desktop to Google Cast or Sonos speakers. Supports lossy and lossless formats, high-res audio, multi-room playback, and includes a system tray menu. Utilizes Python, node.js, ffmpeg, and avconv for seamless streaming.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- Chromecast
Features
- Chromecast Support
- Audio Router
- Linux-based
- Stream audio
Tags
- python-app
- apple-mac
- cast
Mkchromecast News & Activities
Recent activities
K0RR added Mkchromecast as alternative to FCast
POX added Mkchromecast as alternative to SoundShare - Audio Sharing
Maoholguin added Mkchromecast as alternative to PairPods
Mkchromecast information
Developed by
Muammar El KhatibLicensing
Open Source and Free product.Written in
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What is Mkchromecast?
This is a program to cast audio and video from your macOS, or Linux desktop to your Google Cast devices or Sonos speakers. It is written in Python, and it streams via node.js, ffmpeg, or avconv.
Mkchromecast is capable of using lossy and lossless audio formats provided that ffmpeg, avconv (Linux), or parec (Linux) are installed. It also supports Multi-room group playback, and 24-bits/96kHz high audio resolution. Linux users also can configure ALSA to capture audio.
Additionally, a system tray menu is available.