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Docky vs ncmpcpp

A side-by-side look at Docky and ncmpcpp. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Docky

Docky

Os & Utilities

Docky is an application dock and task manager for Linux desktop environments such as GNOME. It allows users to launch applications and manage open windows by dragging docklets to the dock. Key features include window previews, workspace and application grouping, icon customization, theme support, and integration with many desktop components.

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ncmpcpp

ncmpcpp

Audio & Music

ncmpcpp is a mpd client (Music Player Daemon) inspired by ncmpc with a tag editor, bookmarks, playlists, and more. It's designed to be fast, lightweight, customizable, and easy to use for casual music library browsing or intensive audio playback.

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