vlcsync 0.1.5

Utility for synchronize multiple instances of VLC. Supports seek, play and pause.

VLC Sync

Utility for synchronize multiple instances of VLC. Supports seek, play and pause. Inspired by F1 streams with extra driver tracking data.

Run

Vlc instances should expose "Remote control interface" on 127.0.0.42 (see how configure vlc)

# Run vlc (should with open --rc-host 127.0.0.42 option) 
$ vlc --rc-host 127.0.0.42 SomeMedia1.mkv &
$ vlc --rc-host 127.0.0.42 SomeMedia2.mkv &
$ vlc --rc-host 127.0.0.42 SomeMedia3.mkv &

# vlcsync will find all vlc on 127.0.0.42:* and start syncing 
$ vlcsync

Vlcsync started...
Found instance with pid 3538289 and port 127.0.0.42:34759 State(play_state=playing, seek=10)
Found instance with pid 3538290 and port 127.0.0.42:38893 State(play_state=playing, seek=10)
Found instance with pid 3538291 and port 127.0.0.42:45615 State(play_state=playing, seek=10)

Install

pip3 install -U vlcsync

Status

In development. Tested on Linux, but should also work on Win/macOS.

Any thoughts, ideas and contributions welcome!

Roadmap:

• Add ability to set static addresses i.e. for remote sync (to external pc/screen)
• Add portable *.exe build for Windows

Demo

Enjoy! 🚀