Install ffmpeg 4.4 with Spotify so Local Files can play - #10370
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The changes are small, consistent with existing installer/migration patterns, and address the described Spotify Local Files dependency gap.
Pull request overview
Ensures Spotify Local Files playback works on Arch by installing the legacy FFmpeg 4.4 soname-compatible libraries (and Zenity for the folder picker) during Spotify install and for existing installs via migration, and documents the behavior for users.
Changes:
- Install
ffmpeg4.4andzenityalongside Spotify in the Spotify service installer. - Add a migration that installs
ffmpeg4.4andzenityon systems wherespotifyis already installed. - Document why Spotify Local Files may fail without FFmpeg 4.4 libraries and Zenity.
File summaries
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| migrations/1788642930.sh | Adds a migration to install ffmpeg4.4 + zenity when Spotify is already installed. |
| manual/24-commercial-apps-services.md | Documents Spotify Local Files requirements and the expected failure mode without legacy FFmpeg libs. |
| bin/omarchy-install-service-spotify | Updates Spotify installer to also install ffmpeg4.4 and zenity. |
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Summary
Linux Spotify still
dlopens FFmpeg 4.4 sonames (libavcodec.so.58,libavformat.so.58,libavutil.so.56). Arch's currentffmpegis 9 (libavcodec.so.63only), so Local Files look imported and even start, then die after about a second with Spotify can't play this content / If you have the file on your computer, you can import it.The files are fine. The decoder libraries are gone. ArchWiki already documents this: Local Files need
ffmpeg4.4pluszenityfor the folder picker.ffmpeg4.4andzenitynext tospotifyomarchy updateTest plan
ffmpeg4.4andzenityldconfig -p | grep libavcodec.so.58finds the 4.4 library after installMade with Cursor