Show HN: I pipe free sports streams into Jellyfin – no ads, just HLS

Category: devtools

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

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 5, Documentation: 9, Utility: 7)

A lightweight HLS restream proxy that injects required HTTP headers (User-Agent, Referer) to enable free sports/IPTV streams to work with self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby. It's interesting because it solves a practical integration gap for cord-cutters by transparently handling token refresh and header injection, with clever auto-detection tools for stream requirements.

Target audience: devops, self-hosting enthusiasts, media server users

Repository: https://github.com/pcruz1905/hls-restream-proxy · Shell · MIT · 187 stars

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