Short answer
To install python-sounddevice on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add python-sounddevice. It is a 77 KB download (389.9 KB installed), version 0.5.6-1, licensed MIT. Record and play back sound. Free and open source.
Install python-sounddevice on Omarchy
python-sounddevice is a small Python library wrapping PortAudio, letting you play and record audio using NumPy arrays. It's aimed at developers, researchers and musicians who want simple, cross-platform programmatic control over audio input and output from Python, fitting naturally into existing NumPy-based signal-processing code.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add python-sounddevice - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 0.5.6-1:
pacman -Qi python-sounddevice
Open and use python-sounddevice
python-sounddevice has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql python-sounddevice | grep /usr/bin/python-sounddevice requirements and compatibility
- The PortAudio library installed on the system
- A working audio input/output device to actually record or play sound
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
portaudiopython-cffi
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: MIT.
Uninstall python-sounddevice
omarchy pkg drop python-sounddevicepython-sounddevice package facts
| Package | python-sounddevice |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.5.6-1 |
| Category | Developer Tools |
| License | MIT |
| Download | 77 KB |
| Installed size | 389.9 KB |
| Built | 2026-09-15 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | Matthias Geier |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install python-sounddevice on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add python-sounddevice. The download is 77 KB and it takes 389.9 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is python-sounddevice free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed MIT.
How do I uninstall python-sounddevice?
Run omarchy pkg drop python-sounddevice. It removes the package from your system.
What does python-sounddevice depend on?
The package declares 2 dependencies: portaudio, python-cffi. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is python-sounddevice a desktop app?
No. python-sounddevice has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is python-sounddevice in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as python-sounddevice (version 0.5.6-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. Matthias Geier makes it. Project site: https://python-sounddevice.rtfd.io/. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.