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A modern Android video player powered by libmpv, built with Jetpack Compose.

Kotlin ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★717STARS
⑂58FORKS
!130ISSUES
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REX-Player gained 18 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 717. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 717 stars a year. It ranks #171 among Kotlin repositories and #4,812 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

REX-Player is an open-source project written in Kotlin: A modern Android video player powered by libmpv, built with Jetpack Compose.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/mpvRex/REX-Player.git
cd REX-Player

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

REX-Player coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed REX-Player into Kotlin backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install REX-Player using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/mpvRex/REX-Player.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for REX-Player.

3

Import REX-Player into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `REX-Player --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 717 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Kotlin for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Kotlin and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

mpvRex/REX-Player is currently ranked #4,812 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does REX-Player do? +

A modern Android video player powered by libmpv, built with Jetpack Compose.

What language is REX-Player written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.

Is REX-Player actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 130 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does REX-Player have? +

REX-Player has 717 stars and 58 forks on GitHub.

How does REX-Player rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 717 stars, mpvRex/REX-Player is ranked #4,812 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #171 among Kotlin projects.

What license is REX-Player distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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