Project Video Streaming - Video Upload and HLS Conversion Server

This project is an Express server application designed to handle video uploads, convert them to the HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) format using ffmpeg, and serve the converted videos. The server also provides an endpoint to list all available videos in HLS format.

Features

• Video Upload: Allows users to upload videos to the server using multer.
• HLS Conversion: Automatically converts uploaded videos to HLS format using ffmpeg.
• UUID for Unique Filenames: Each uploaded video is renamed using a UUID for unique identification.
• Static File Serving: Serves HLS files with proper MIME types, including .m3u8 playlists and .ts segments.
• List Available Videos: Provides an endpoint to retrieve a list of available videos in HLS format.

Prerequisites

Before running the application, ensure that the following dependencies are installed:

• Node.js
• ffmpeg

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone git@github.com:ronishpaudel/project-video-streaming.git
   cd project-video-streaming

2. Install Dependencies:

• Run the following command to install the necessary dependencies for the project:

npm install

3.Start the Server in Development Mode:

• To run the server in development mode with automatic reloading, use the following command:

npm run dev

4.Access the Application:

• Once the server is running, you can access the application by visiting http://localhost:{port}. You can upload videos and retrieve them in HLS format.