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Raw codec data over WebSocket (WS/Raw)

Raw codec data over Websockets. This makes use of our generic bidirectional websockets streaming transport specification.

Dependency on other protocol(s)

DependencyDescription
HTTP(S)HTTP or HTTPS is required for the websocket connection
tip

Most browsers will not allow usage of the decoder unless the connection is over SSL or localhost

Playing WS/Raw from MistServer

MethodTypeURL
Raw codec data over websocketswebrtcws(s)://HOST:PORT/STREAMNAME

Codec support

CategorySupport
Audio CodecsEverything browser/player supports
Video CodecsEverything browser/player supports
SubtitleEverything browser/player supports
MetadataEverything browser/player supports

WS/Raw Optional configurations

OptionDescriptionTypeDefaultAPICommandline
debugdebug level at which messages should be printedinteger3debug--debug
default track sortingWhat tracks are attempted first for playback/push when no specific tracks are requestedSelectOptimal encodingdefault_track_sorting--default_track_sorting
usernameUsername to drop privileges to, unset means do not drop privilegesstringunsetusername--username