Streamwatch CLI
A lightweight command-line tool for discovering and watching live streams directly in your terminal.
Overview
Streamwatch CLI provides a distraction-free alternative to web or mobile streaming apps, designed for speed and simplicity with minimal system resource usage.
Key Features
- 🎥 Stream Discovery — Quickly fetch and list live streams from configured platforms
- ⚡ Terminal-First Experience — Built for efficiency with minimal resource usage
- 🔌 Media Player Integration — Works seamlessly with tools like mpv for smooth playback
- 🔍 Custom Search — Filter streams by category, channel, or keywords
- 🛠 Extensible Design — Modular architecture for adding new providers and plugins
- 📦 Lightweight — No bloat, just pure CLI streaming
Tech Stack
- Language: Python (CLI core and APIs)
- Libraries: requests, argparse, optional media player integration
- Distribution: Open-source on GitHub
Use Cases
- Developers and power users who prefer terminal tools
- Streamers wanting quick stream monitoring without opening browsers
- Low-resource setups (older hardware, headless servers)
Links
- GitHub Repository — Source code and documentation
- Project Website — Official project page