# mpv > mpv is a free, open-source, and cross-platform media player software based on MPlayer and mplayer2. It is designed for command-line use but includes a minimalist on-screen controller and is widely utilized as a backend library for other video applications. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/mpv - Slug: mpv - BAI Score: 82/100 - Archetype: Challenger - Category: Software - Last Analyzed: May 7, 2026 --- ## Full Details / RAG Data ### Overview mpv is listed in the AI Directory. mpv is a free, open-source, and cross-platform media player software based on MPlayer and mplayer2. It is designed for command-line use but includes a minimalist on-screen controller and is widely utilized as a backend library for other video applications. ### Metadata | Field | Value | |--------------|-------| | Name | mpv | | Slug | mpv | | URL | https://optimly.ai/brand/mpv | | BAI Score | 82/100 | | Archetype | Challenger | | Category | Software | | Last Analyzed | May 7, 2026 | | Last Updated | 2026-05-08T00:15:04.204Z | ### Verified Facts - Founded: 2012 - Headquarters: Distributed / Open Source Project ### Links - Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/mpv - JSON endpoint: /brand/mpv.json - LLMs.txt: /brand/mpv/llms.txt