OpenCast is a client-server media player that transforms your Raspberry Pi into an awesome streaming device. All you need to make it work is a Raspberry Pi, an internet connection and a screen of your choice.
Opencast started off as a fork of the RaspberryCast project to implement features specific to my home setup. It has since evolved into a derivative work which includes a full rewrite of the server's code base allowing it to be maintainable and testable.
General goals of this project are:
- Using and supporting newer features of the python language standards.
- Conforming to the PEP-8 guidelines.
- Openness to contributions including pull requests with new features.
- Providing a continuous integration and unit tests to avoid regressions.
- Accommodating both the user and the developer with utilities to easily install/use/test the project.
Opencast supports streaming videos from the biggest platforms and a few more sites.
It is also possible to play medias located on your Raspberry Pi or from any device connected to it; to do so just provide the full path of the file.
Other features:
- Youtube playlist support.
- History and browsing support.
- Subtitle loading for local files (when name matches).
- example: Tv Show S01E01.mp4, Tv Show S01E01.srt
- Dependency management using Pipenv
- User friendly configuration file.
- Clone this project and enter the Pi-Opencast directory.
- Execute the setup script and follow the instructions.
- Reboot your Raspberry-Pi (recommended).
First of all, note the IP address of your Raspberry-Pi by executing sudo ifconfig.
Open your favorite browser and go on IP-address:2020
OpenCast is distributed under the MIT License