Show HN: HLS restream proxy – fix 403 errors on IPTV streams in Jellyfin/Plex

Category: devtools

Tags: iptv, media-server, proxy, hls, self-hosted

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 4, Documentation: 9, Utility: 6)

A lightweight HLS restream proxy that injects required HTTP headers (User-Agent, Referer) to fix 403 errors when playing IPTV streams in media servers like Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. It's interesting because it solves a specific, common pain point for self-hosted media enthusiasts by automatically rewriting m3u8 playlists and providing tools to detect necessary headers.

Target audience: devops, backend devs

Repository: https://github.com/pcruz1905/hls-restream-proxy · Shell · MIT · 7 stars

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