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Trying to play encoded stream using JSON API - sciurius - 2024-01-06
I have a tool (standalone program) that can fetch a video URL and then play it on Kodi using JSON API (Player.Open).
I want to extend te tool to handle encoded streams. I have all the information required to play the stream (video url, widevine license key) but I can't seem to find the way to pass this to Kodi using JSON API.
Has anyone ever done this?
RE: Trying to play encoded stream using JSON API - pkscout - 2024-01-07
I don't think that's available via the JSON API. You'd probably need to write an addon that uses InputStream Helper to handle the widevine encryption.
RE: Trying to play encoded stream using JSON API - sciurius - 2024-01-09
If I recall correctly, it is possible to start an add-on (with arguments) from JSON. So this add-on would only need to get its arguments, setup the inputstream, and play.
Are there any plugins similar to that, to see how it can be done?
RE: Trying to play encoded stream using JSON API - izprtxqkft - 2024-01-09
(2024-01-09, 15:33)sciurius Wrote: If I recall correctly, it is possible to start an add-on (with arguments) from JSON. So this add-on would only need to get its arguments, setup the inputstream, and play.
yes, the wiki is here https://github.com/xbmc/inputstream.adaptive/wiki/Integration
(2024-01-09, 15:33)sciurius Wrote: Are there any plugins similar to that, to see how it can be done?
pretty much any addon in the video addons section is using ISA https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=154 (but the wiki above shows implementation)
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