Livestreamer

What is Livestreamer?

Livestreamer is a robust and versatile command-line utility that enables users to seamlessly access and view a wide range of video streams from various online services directly within their preferred video player, such as VLC. The primary objective of Livestreamer is to provide an efficient and reliable alternative to the often problematic and resource-intensive Flash plugins, allowing users to enjoy streamed content without the associated challenges. Notably, Livestreamer offers an API, empowering developers to integrate the platform's capabilities into their own applications, further expanding the reach and utility of the tool. At the core of Livestreamer's functionality is a flexible plugin system, which facilitates the easy addition of support for new streaming services. Currently, the tool boasts a comprehensive list of supported platforms, including major providers like Dailymotion, Livestream, Twitch, UStream, and YouTube Live, among many others

Highlights

• Seamless integration with various video players, including VLC
• Efficient alternative to buggy and CPU-intensive Flash plugins
• Comprehensive plugin system that enables easy addition of new streaming service support
• Available API for developers to integrate Livestreamer's capabilities into their own applications
• Supports a wide range of popular streaming platforms, including Dailymotion, Livestream, Twitch, UStream, and YouTube Live