# Plexamp Linux Support (arch) please :)

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157>\
**Category:** Plex Labs\
**Created:** [December 19, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157 "2017-12-19T09:27:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![mannp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/mannp/32/1429_2.png) [@mannp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mannp)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/1 "2017-12-19T09:27:48Z")

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Its in Electron so does it build on linux already?

Looks nice though, thanks for releasing it 😄

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**Author:** ![wiresJR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/wiresjr/32/90168_2.png) [@wiresJR](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wiresJR)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/2 "2017-12-19T10:35:11Z")

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Apparently there’s an internal Linux version but it’s not quite ready for the prime time.

I’d be happy to do some beta testing on Ubuntu though 😃

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**Author:** ![mannp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/mannp/32/1429_2.png) [@mannp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mannp)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/3 "2017-12-19T11:45:22Z")

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Hopefully there will be a beta release or the like for us to have a play with.

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**Author:** ![nhasian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/nhasian/32/83898_2.png) [@nhasian](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nhasian)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/4 "2017-12-19T22:50:51Z")

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I came here to ask about a Linux version as well considering that it is using Electron and mpd, should be easy to port. I can test it on Arch, Fedora, and Ubuntu.

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**Author:** ![Nathaniel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/nathaniel/32/7_2.png) [@Nathaniel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Nathaniel)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/5 "2017-12-19T23:04:34Z")

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I would love for this to get a dedicated raspberry pi image, like Volumio or Rune Audio. I have a headless setup right now using Volumio but this just feels so much more polished already, in its first release. Couple it with it’s own iOS/Android app or remote support from the standard Plex app, and it would be absolutely fantastic.

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**Author:** ![benjaminwil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/benjaminwil/32/111125_2.png) [@benjaminwil](https://forums.plex.tv/u/benjaminwil)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2017, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/6 "2017-12-20T06:59:33Z")

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If there ends up being a Linux beta please sign me up for the beta.

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**Author:** ![chadberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/chadberg/32/6106_2.png) [@chadberg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chadberg)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/7 "2017-12-21T15:12:03Z")

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So very hungry for a linux version.

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**Author:** ![s.mortensen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@s.mortensen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s.mortensen)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/8 "2017-12-21T18:30:02Z")

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Yes please.  
I would love a version for Linux…

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**Author:** ![Sylmand](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/sylmand/32/131952_2.png) [@Sylmand](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sylmand)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/9 "2017-12-21T23:10:30Z")

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+1 for Linux, especially Arch. Android, AndroidTV versions would be cool. I usually cast to my ChromeCast Audio or Google Home speakers, but if I get sexy visualisations I might start casting to the Nexus Player…

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**Author:** ![jfowlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/jfowlie/32/106488_2.png) [@jfowlie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jfowlie)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/10 "2017-12-21T23:35:29Z")

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+1 – I’ll take a version for any distro

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**Author:** ![GourouLubrik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/gouroulubrik/32/105230_2.png) [@GourouLubrik](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GourouLubrik)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/11 "2017-12-22T21:11:39Z")

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+1 - audiophile deserves more consideration. And that looks like an interesting developement.

Ever planning to release the source? so we can tweak it, compile it and spread the plex love ?

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**Author:** ![thompsondc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/thompsondc/32/20325_2.png) [@thompsondc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thompsondc)\
**Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/12 "2017-12-26T19:39:25Z")

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Also awaiting a Linux version, and Android. Fire too, add my daughter has a fire HD.  
I’ve got mint cinnamon fyi.

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**Author:** ![z.kutasi\_gmail.com](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/ee59a6/32.png) [@z.kutasi\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/z.kutasi_gmail.com)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/13 "2017-12-28T14:50:00Z")

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Just also wanted to say I desperately want this for Linux, as I am in the look for a gapless playback client for either Plex or Emby, and if Plex is first, then I also consider buying the Pass. Any ETA for this?

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**Author:** ![Charax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/charax/32/9586_2.png) [@Charax](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Charax)\
**Post date:** [December 28, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/14 "2017-12-28T18:07:35Z")

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I would love a version that can accept CLI input so that I can put it on a Raspberry Pi and have it respond to GPIO pins

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**Author:** ![r100gs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e68b1a/32.png) [@r100gs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/r100gs)\
**Post date:** [December 29, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/15 "2017-12-29T08:53:50Z")

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Linux client would be great!

Cheers,  
Stefan

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**Author:** ![rbookhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@rbookhouse](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rbookhouse)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/16 "2018-01-05T14:30:24Z")

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+1 for the Linux client… can’t wait to whoop some llamas ass 😃

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**Author:** ![ndmckeown](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ndmckeown/32/109790_2.png) [@ndmckeown](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ndmckeown)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/17 "2018-01-05T15:21:39Z")

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+1 for a Linux beta! I’m currently using Fedora.

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**Author:** ![freelsjd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb9ed0/32.png) [@freelsjd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/freelsjd)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/18 "2018-01-05T18:12:03Z")

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Please don’t tempt me to convert to Windows-10 on account of plexamp. I have used linux for my primary desktop since 1994. Plexamp is absolutely great.

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**Author:** ![thompsondc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/thompsondc/32/20325_2.png) [@thompsondc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thompsondc)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/19 "2018-01-05T18:32:17Z")

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I’ve only been using Linux as my primary for the last 4-5 years, but I’ll definitely never go to Windows 10 or Mac now. Please give us Plexamp! Even if it’s only in Alpha.

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**Author:** ![elan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/elan/32/5_2.png) [@elan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/elan)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-linux-support-arch-please/218157/20 "2018-01-05T20:31:10Z")

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Next release, promise.

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