Resolved yt-dlp and mpv cron job issues

📅 2025-07-28 — Session: Resolved yt-dlp and mpv cron job issues

🕒 00:00–00:30
🏷️ Labels: Yt-Dlp, Mpv, Cron Job, Troubleshooting, Ubuntu
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal: The primary goal of this session was to address and resolve issues related to the yt-dlp bug affecting mpv’s functionality within a cron job setup. Additionally, the session aimed to manage concurrent media player instances and optimize audio settings for a specific room setup.

Key Activities:

• Fixed a bug in the system-installed version of yt-dlp that was impacting mpv’s performance in cron jobs by installing the latest version and following troubleshooting steps.
• Diagnosed and resolved issues with high-frequency playback commands in MPV, focusing on cron job configuration and script loops.
• Managed concurrent media player instances by implementing process checks and using lock files.
• Scheduled the termination of mpv processes using cron at a specified time, ensuring proper process management.

Achievements:

• Successfully resolved the yt-dlp bug and improved the reliability of mpv’s functionality in automated tasks.
• Established a reliable method to manage and prevent multiple instances of media players running simultaneously.
• Implemented a cron job to schedule the termination of mpv processes, enhancing system efficiency.

Pending Tasks:

• Further optimization of audio settings for specific room acoustics may be required.
• Continuous monitoring of the cron job setup to ensure long-term stability and performance.