MPV Scripts
The mpv wiki catalogs user scripts that add functionality to the player, with installation locations for different systems.
About MPV Scripts
The mpv wiki User Scripts page catalogs user-published scripts that add functionality not in the core mpv player. It covers JavaScript scripts, Lua scripts, user shaders, VapourSynth scripts, C plugins, and links to categorized external lists.
Scripts are usually placed in ~/.config/mpv/scripts/ on Unix-ish systems and C:/Users/Username/AppData/Roaming/mpv/scripts/ on Windows. Most listings are unofficial third-party scripts that anyone can add by editing the wiki.
Key features
- Download subtitles from assrt.net with interactive OSD menu
- Browse and watch content hosted on DLNA servers
- Stream torrents with OSD overlay showing info and progress
- Copy current video time as HH:MM:SS.MS to clipboard
- Clip videos with scaling and cropping; exports mkv/gif/avif, requires ffmpeg
- Display chapters and jump to them with mouse click
Best for: mpv users who want community scripts to extend playback, subtitles, and file handling.
Good for
- Lists scripts adding functionality not in the core mpv player
- Gives script folder locations for Unix-ish systems and Windows
- Points to GitHub tag and categorized external lists for finding scripts
Watch out for
- Most scripts are unofficial third-party contributions
- Anyone can add a script by editing the wiki
- Some scripts need extra software, specific versions, or only work on Windows
MPV Scripts at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MPV Scripts FAQ
Where do I put mpv user scripts?
On Unix-ish systems use ~/.config/mpv/scripts/ and on Windows use C:/Users/Username/AppData/Roaming/mpv/scripts/.
Are these scripts part of mpv?
No. The page lists scripts adding functionality not in the core player, and says most are unofficial third-party scripts.
How can I find mpv scripts on GitHub?
On GitHub, mpv scripts are tagged as mpv-script.
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