Clapper for Linux

Lean back and enjoy videos

Overview

Clapper is a media player made for Linux users who use the GNOME desktop.

It is built with GTK4 and uses GStreamer to play videos smoothly.

The app is made to be simple and easy to use.

Its clean and modern design helps you watch videos without distractions.

Clapper works as a player for many types of video files, including movies, clips, series, and TV shows.

It lets you build and manage a playback queue, which is like a playlist where you can add many videos one after another.

You can also change the order of videos or remove them from the list by dragging and dropping items.

This feature makes organizing your videos quick and easy.

The app fits well with GNOME since it is designed specifically for that desktop environment.

Because of this, it may not work as well or look right on other Linux desktop setups.

There is no clear information about support for advanced video formats or extra features like video effects or subtitles.

Also, Clapper does not offer many options for customizing the player’s appearance or functions.

In summary, Clapper is a good video player for users who want a simple, clean app on the GNOME desktop.

It focuses on ease of use and basic playlist management without adding complex features.

This makes it a safe and straightforward choice for watching videos on Linux with GNOME.

Pros

  • Modern media player with a clean and stylish interface.
  • Supports playback queue for building and managing playlists.
  • Allows easy reordering and removal of items with drag and drop.

Cons

  • Designed specifically for the GNOME desktop environment, limiting broader desktop compatibility.
  • No information about advanced features or formats supported.
  • Lacks details on customization or additional functionalities.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-or-later
Mobile friendly
Yes
Bug tracker
https://github.com/Rafostar/clapper/issues

Keywords

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