medix

Medix is a command-line tool designed for batch media conversion, providing an interactive terminal interface that streamlines the process of converting audio and video files. The tool wraps FFmpeg, allowing users to point it at individual files or entire folders, select an output format, and monitor real-time progress with per-file and overall progress bars. Its interface is powered by Questionary, which delivers interactive prompts for tasks such as source filtering, format selection, and advanced encoding adjustments.

Medix emphasizes a zero-configuration experience, eliminating the need for configuration files or setup steps by handling all choices at runtime and applying sensible defaults for each output format. It also includes a dry-run option that lets users preview the exact FFmpeg commands before any changes are made to disk. To ensure data safety, Medix automatically numbers output files in cases of filename collisions and avoids overwriting files without explicit user confirmation.

The tool is equipped to detect the user's operating system and can offer to install FFmpeg using popular package managers such as Homebrew, APT, DNF, Pacman, winget, Chocolatey, or Scoop, making setup straightforward across platforms. Installation options for Medix itself include pip, pipx, source installation, or development mode. Its design caters to users seeking a polished, interactive, and safe batch media conversion experience from the terminal.