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Built with **Electron.js**, **MPV**, and **HLS.js**, it provides a seamless way to load, manage, and persist playlists for multiple video streams.\n\n\n### After the application opens up\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https://github.com/austinsonger/GridCast/blob/main/docs/GridCast_Blank.png?raw=true\" width=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\n### Adding a m3u8 URL or MP4\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https://github.com/austinsonger/GridCast/blob/main/docs/GridCast_Add_URL.png?raw=true\" width=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n\n### When 4 Live Streams are running\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https://github.com/austinsonger/GridCast/blob/main/docs/GridCast_Playing_Videos.jpeg?raw=true\" width=\"500\"\u003e\n\u003c/center\u003e\n\n---\n\n## **Features**\n✅ **2x2 Grid Layout** – Four independent video players  \n✅ **MPV \u0026 HLS.js Integration** – Supports M3U8 streams \u0026 MP4 playback  \n✅ **Stream Loading** – Load M3U8 URLs or upload MP4 files  \n✅ **Persistent Playlists** – Playlists are saved \u0026 restored on launch  \n✅ **Hover-Based UI** – Controls appear only when needed  \n✅ **Error Handling** – Alerts users for failed streams  \n✅ **Minimal UI Design** – Clean and auto-hiding interface  \n\n\n\n\n## **Installation**\n\n### **Download the App**\n1. Navigate to the **Releases** section on GitHub.\n2. Download the latest **`GridCast.dmg`** for your macOS architecture (**x64** or **arm64**).\n3. Open the `.dmg` file and drag `GridCast` into your **Applications** folder.\n\n---\n\n## **Usage**\n\n1. **Launch the App** – Open `GridCast` from the Applications folder.\n2. **Load a Stream** – Click on a video player to input an M3U8 URL or upload an MP4 file.\n3. **Manage Playlists**:\n   - Click **\"Add to Playlist\"** after loading a stream.\n   - View the playlist by hovering over the video player.\n   - Click a playlist item to switch streams.\n   - Remove a playlist item by clicking the **\"Remove\"** button.\n4. **Auto-Save \u0026 Restore** – Playlists are saved and will load when the app is restarted.\n\n---\n\n## **Development Setup**\n\n### **1. Clone the Repository**\n```sh\ngit clone https://github.com/yourusername/gridcast.git\ncd gridcast\n```\n\n\n## Install Dependencies\n\n```sh\nnpm install\n```\n\n## Run the App Locally\n\n\n```sh\nnpm start\n```\n\n\n## Build for macOS\n\n\n```sh\nnpm run build:macos\n```\n\n\n## Dependencies\n- Electron.js – Desktop application framework\n- MPV.js – Video player integration\n- HLS.js – M3U8 stream support\n- electron-builder – Packaging and distribution\n- electron-packager – App bundling\n\n\n## Contributing\n- Fork the repository and create a new branch.\n- Make your changes and commit them.\n- Submit a pull request.\n\n## License\n\n📜 Licensed under the\n\n\n\n## Author \n\n- 💻 Created by Austin Songer\n- 📧 Contact: austin@songer.me\n\n\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Faustinsonger%2Fgridcast","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Faustinsonger%2Fgridcast","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Faustinsonger%2Fgridcast/lists"}