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Streamlink
==========
Overview
--------
Streamlink is a :ref:`command-line utility <cli:Command-Line Interface>` which pipes video streams
from various services into a video player, such as `VLC`_.
The main purpose of Streamlink is to avoid resource-heavy and unoptimized websites,
while still allowing the user to enjoy various streamed content.
There is also an :ref:`API <api_guide:API Guide>` available for developers who want access
to the stream data.
This project was forked from Livestreamer, which is no longer maintained.
Latest release (|version|)
https://github.com/streamlink/streamlink/releases/latest
GitHub
https://github.com/streamlink/streamlink
Issue tracker
https://github.com/streamlink/streamlink/issues
PyPI
https://pypi.org/project/streamlink/
Free software
Simplified BSD license
Features
--------
Streamlink is built upon a plugin system which allows support for new services
to be easily added. Most of the big streaming services are supported, such as:
- `Twitch.tv <https://www.twitch.tv/>`_
- `YouTube.com <https://www.youtube.com/>`_
- `Livestream.com <https://livestream.com/>`_
- `Dailymotion.com <https://www.dailymotion.com/live>`_
... and many more. A full list of plugins currently included can be found
on the :ref:`Plugins <plugin_matrix:Plugins>` page.
Quickstart
----------
The default behavior of Streamlink is to play back streams in the `VLC <https://www.videolan.org/>`_ player.
.. sourcecode:: console
$ streamlink twitch.tv/day9tv best
[cli][info] Found matching plugin twitch for URL twitch.tv/day9tv
[cli][info] Available streams: audio_only, 160p (worst), 360p, 480p, 720p, 720p60, 1080p60 (best)
[cli][info] Opening stream: 1080p60 (hls)
[cli][info] Starting player: vlc
For more in-depth usage and install instructions, please refer to the `User guide`_.
User guide
----------
Streamlink is made up of two parts, a :ref:`cli <cli:Command-Line Interface>` and a library :ref:`API <api:API Reference>`.
See their respective sections for more information on how to use them.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
Overview <self>
install
cli
plugin_matrix
players
issues
developing
api_guide
api
changelog
donate
applications
thirdparty
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