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@@ -2162,7 +2162,11 @@ Input
like any other binding). See `INPUT.CONF`_.
``--input-file=<filename>``
- Read commands from the given file. Mostly useful with a FIFO.
+ Read commands from the given file. Mostly useful with a FIFO. Since
+ mpv 0.7.0 also understands JSON commands (see `JSON IPC`_), but you can't
+ get replies or events. Use ``--input-unix-socket`` for something
+ bi-directional.
+
See also ``--slave-broken``.
.. note::
@@ -2182,6 +2186,8 @@ Input
``--input-unix-socket=<filename>``
Enable the IPC support and create the listening socket at the given path.
+ See `JSON IPC`_ for details.
+
``--input-appleremote=<yes|no>``
(OS X only)
Enable/disable Apple Remote support. Enabled by default (except for libmpv).