{"categories":[{"label":"Networking","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/system-networking/2"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Async Python implementation of the SLIMProto protocol for controlling Squeezebox players and compatible devices over the network without requiring Logitech's servers.","skillfed_tags":["audio-control","async-io","home-automation"],"use_cases":["Build a home automation system to control Squeezebox speakers without relying on Logitech's cloud servers.","Integrate Squeezebox player control into Music Assistant or Home Assistant-like applications.","Create a custom remote control application for Squeezebox devices on a local network.","Monitor and manage multiple Squeezebox players programmatically in a media server setup."],"what_it_does":"AIOSlimProto is an async Python library that implements the SLIMProto protocol, allowing you to communicate directly with Squeezebox players and compatible audio devices over a local network. Instead of routing commands through Logitech's servers, it speaks the protocol natively, giving you direct control over playback, volume, and other player functions. The library depends on aiohttp for network communication and pillow for image handling, and it requires Python 3.11 or later to run.\n\nIt's designed for integration into larger systems like home automation platforms or custom media servers where you need programmatic control over Squeezebox hardware. The package is actively maintained and has been used as a reference implementation in projects like Home Assistant and Music Assistant, making it a proven choice for this use case.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need to control Squeezebox players programmatically without Logitech's servers. Low install friction, permissive license, active maintenance, no known vulnerabilities, and proven use in established projects make it a solid choice. The Python 3.11+ requirement is the only real constraint."},"id":"aioslimproto","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/aioslimproto","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/aioslimproto.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/aioslimproto/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-07-01","license_spdx":null,"license_treatment":"permissive","name":"aioslimproto","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Python module to talk to Logitech Squeezebox players directly (without Logitech server)."},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":87887,"position":13762,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"3.1.9"}