Quod Libet (software)

Quod Libet is a cross-platform, GTK-based audio player, music library manager and tag editor. It is written primarily in Python and utilizes the Mutagen tagging library. Quod Libet is free and open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License.

Key features of Quod Libet include:

• Extensive Tagging Support: Quod Libet boasts comprehensive support for a wide variety of audio file formats and their associated metadata tags. It allows for efficient tag editing and management, including support for multiple values in a single tag field.
• Flexible Library Management: The software offers a flexible and customizable library management system. It allows users to organize their music collections based on tags, directories, or a combination thereof. Users can create dynamic playlists based on complex criteria.
• Plugin Architecture: Quod Libet's functionality can be extended through a plugin architecture. A variety of community-developed plugins are available, adding features like Last.fm scrobbling, ReplayGain support, and additional tag manipulation tools.
• Regular Expression-Based Tagging and Renaming: Quod Libet allows for powerful batch operations using regular expressions for both tagging and renaming files, providing fine-grained control over metadata and file organization.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Quod Libet is designed to run on various operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• Focus on Library Navigation: The software emphasizes efficient navigation of large music libraries through its flexible search capabilities and organizational tools.