Programatically detect playback and fullscreen mode

[d00astro]

Is there a way to trigger a script or program when I enter or leave full screen mode and when i change start/stop/pause state?
Alternatively, is there a way to poll VLC for these states?

I have not been able to figure out how to do this with the APIs or RC controls, and would need some pointers to get started.
Almost any programming language would be fine although Python is preferred.

The reason is that I want to automatically turn off my ceiling lights whenever VLC is playing in fullscreen. I have all other components in place and can already turn on and off my lights using some simple serial commands.

Thanks for help on this!

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

Maybe polling on http requests would help.

[d00astro]

Looks promising.
I´ll have a look at that.

Thanks a lot!!!