Karaoke Mugen
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What it is
Karaoke Mugen is a free, open-source playlist manager for karaoke parties, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Operators can add, remove, reorder, shuffle, import, and export songs, while guests can suggest tracks from their own devices. Operators can enable voting, set song or singing-time quotas, and filter songs with blacklists and whitelists; sessions can also use automixes and quiz mode. The player includes playback controls, automatic volume adjustment, pitch and speed changes, and a synchronized second video player. It accepts video formats supported by mpv, uses ASS subtitles, and can import formats including Ultrastar, Karafun, and KBP. Once installed, configured, and up to date, it can run without an internet connection, but guests need the same Wi-Fi network. The software is published under the MIT license and provides a WebSockets API for additional interfaces or clients. Linux binaries require GLIBC 2.31 or higher; the Windows portable version must be updated by replacing files from a new ZIP archive.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Karaoke Mugen is a playlist manager for karaoke parties.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Intended users
- The site describes private karaoke with friends and public events where an operator manages audience suggestions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- API
- The project provides a WebSockets API for additional interfaces or clients.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Integrations
- Users can link accounts to AniList, Kitsu, or MyAnimeList to get song lists from anime they have watched.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Support
- The project directs users to its forum, Discord server, email address, and issue trackers for questions and bug reports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Audience features
- The software supports song voting, user quotas, automixes, sessions, and quiz mode.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Audience participation
- Guests can suggest songs from their devices, and operators can let the audience vote on which song plays next.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Discord
- The app can show the currently sung song on a user's Discord profile.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Downloads
- The download page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux builds; it states Linux binaries require GLIBC 2.31 or higher.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Formats and API
- The software accepts video formats supported by mpv, uses ASS subtitles, can import several other subtitle formats, and provides a WebSockets API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Group requests
- Guests can suggest songs from their own devices, while an operator selects songs from the suggestions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- License and source
- Karaoke Mugen is open source and published under the MIT license.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Linux requirement
- The Linux binaries require GLIBC 2.31 or higher.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Media formats
- The app accepts video formats supported by mpv and uses ASS subtitles, with import support for formats including Ultrastar, Karafun, and KBP.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Media playback
- The player supports playback controls, automatic volume adjustment, pitch and speed changes, and a synchronized second video player.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Offline use
- Karaoke Mugen can be used without an internet connection; on a local network, users need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Optional online features
- Optional online features include update checks, downloading songs from karaoke repositories, online user accounts, and a shortened session URL.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Playlist management
- Operators can add, remove, shuffle, import, export, and reorder songs in playlists.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Playlist tools
- Operators can manage, import, export, shuffle, and reorganize playlists, including smart shuffle.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Portable update limit
- The Windows portable version is not compatible with automatic updates and must be updated by replacing its files from a new ZIP archive.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Privacy setting
- Usage statistics can be sent to Karaoke Mugen Server only with the user's consent.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Security and privacy
- Usage statistics can be sent to Karaoke Mugen Server only if the user gives consent.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- Supported desktop systems
- The maker lists Windows, macOS, and Linux support; its download page provides installers or packages for all three.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- User accounts
- Users can save profiles and favorites online and link accounts to AniList, Kitsu, or MyAnimeList to get songs from anime they have watched.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
- User controls
- Operators can set song or singing-time quotas for users and use blacklists and whitelists to filter songs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
Plans and prices
Karaoke Mugen Free MIT-licensed software; no paid plan listed Read 4 Oct 2026 · mugen.karaokes.moe
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Guests can suggest songs from their devices.
- Includes voting, quotas, and quiz mode.
- Can run offline after setup and update.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Limits
- Guests must share the operator's Wi-Fi network.
- Linux binaries require GLIBC 2.31 or higher.
- Windows portable updates require replacing ZIP files.
Who it suits
Karaoke Mugen suits an operator running private karaoke with friends or a public event where guests suggest songs. It offers controls for playlists, audience participation, and playback.
Verdict
Karaoke Mugen provides playlist and audience controls for both private sessions and public events. Its offline use still depends on prior setup and updates, and guests need the same Wi-Fi network.
Where Specifiction places it
- Karaoke Software#3 of 308.6