cwb

Control music playback and search tracks inside AI coding terminals.

113|2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat --skill cwb
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cwb
Source: https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat/tree/main/codex_skills/cwb
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaychempan/coding-with-beat --skill cwb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing music while coding by letting you control playback, search tracks, and check status without leaving your terminal-based workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Playback Control: Play, pause, skip, repeat, shuffle, adjust volume, and seek through tracks during coding sessions.
  • Music Discovery: Search by song, artist, genre, vibe, or scene, including loved tracks, playlists, and listening history.
  • DJ Companion Features: Show lyrics, display cover art, announce the current track, and generate listening profiles for daily to yearly insights.
  • Use Case: When you want background music for deep work, ask the assistant to start a lofi playlist, check what is playing, or switch the session to a more focused mood.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to use cwb to play some lofi music and then tell you what is now playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about cwb

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I control Apple Music playback without leaving my AI coding terminal?▼

You can control Apple Music playback directly inside AI coding terminals by using commands for playing, pausing, skipping, and managing volume without leaving your coding session.

Can I search for playlists and tracks by vibe or genre during coding sessions?▼

Yes, you can search for music by song, artist, genre, vibe, or scene during coding sessions, including accessing loved tracks, playlists, and your listening history.

Do I need a local MCP server to manage music control in a terminal?▼

Yes, executing deterministic music control and DJ companion actions requires a local coding-with-beat MCP server, with a CLI fallback available for execution.

How do I show lyrics and check what is currently playing in my terminal?▼

You can show lyrics, display cover art, announce the current track, and check playback status directly in your terminal using built-in DJ companion commands.

Can I generate listening profiles or run focus sessions for background music while coding?▼

Yes, you can generate listening profiles for daily to yearly insights and run dedicated focus sessions to maintain background music suited for deep work.