Python
PyQt6
python-vlc
SteamOS
VidSimp Video Player
A native, lightweight video player application specifically optimized for Linux, Arch Linux, and the Steam Deck, built with tactile touch controls and immersive display modes.
Immersive OSD
Double-click to enter full screen. Features a sleek, auto-fading On-Screen Display that hides controls after 3 seconds of inactivity.
Smart Resume
Remembers the exact second you stopped watching. Automatically saves playback coordinates for the entire carousel history.
Steam Deck Optimized
Includes touch-friendly kinetic carousel scrolling, oversized touch targets, and full game controller focus traversal.
Continuous Play queue
Utilizes background thread thumbnail generation, remembers the last media directory, and automatically steps to the next queue item.
# One-Step SteamOS/Linux Desktop Installation
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pmitchell-dev/VidSimp/master/install.sh | bash
Technical Specifications
| Component | Implementation | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Playback Engine | LibVLC via `python-vlc` bindings | Zero-dependency format support and hardware acceleration |
| GUI Engine | PyQt6 Core & Windowing | Stable UI lifecycle, touch events, and native rendering |
| Thumbnail Engine | Asynchronous `ffmpeg` worker pipeline | Seamless thumbnail building without blocking main UI |
| State Persistence | `QSettings` Registry | Saves playheads, focus nodes, and directory memory |