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KODI.BIN(1) User Commands KODI.BIN(1)

kodi.bin - Kodi main executable

kodi.bin [OPTION]... [FILE]...

This is the main executable that will run Kodi.

Runs Kodi in full screen
Kodi runs in a stand alone environment without a window manager and supporting applications. For example, that enables network settings.
Kodi will look for configurations in install folder instead of ~/.kodi
Print version information.
Enable test mode. FILE must be readable.
Loads specified file after advancedsettings.xml replacing any settings specified. The filename must exist in special://xbmc/system/.
Select which windowing method to use. Available window systems are: x11 wayland gbm
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