Tools for managing, scripting, and automating sound servers and audio sinks.
All are dependent on pactl.
| Executable | Description | Extra Dependencies |
|---|---|---|
| pactl-get-running-sink | Get the currently running Pulseaudio sink ID | |
| pactl-mute | Toggle mute on the currently running Pulseaudio sink | |
| pactl-volume-down | Reduce volume (default: 10%) | |
| pactl-volume-printf | Print the currently running Pulseaudio sink volume | |
| pactl-volume-up | Increase volume (default: 10%) |
All scripts support -h and --help for printing built-in documentation.
amixer, pipewire