m3u8
Enables parsing, downloading, and converting HLS (m3u8) streaming media through FFmpeg integration. Provides a desktop application with MCP server capabilities for handling streaming playlists, extracting segments, and managing video downloads.
What is m3u8?
m3u8 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables parsing, downloading, and converting hls (m3u8) streaming media through ffmpeg integration. provides a desktop application with mcp server capabilities for handling streaming playlists, extrac...
Enables parsing, downloading, and converting HLS (m3u8) streaming media through FFmpeg integration. Provides a desktop application with MCP server capabilities for handling streaming playlists, extracting segments, and managing video downloads.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables parsing, downloading, and converting HLS (m3u8) stre
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx m3u8-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about m3u8
What is m3u8?
m3u8 is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables parsing, downloading, and converting hls (m3u8) streaming media through ffmpeg integration. provides a desktop application with mcp server capabilities for handling streaming playlists, extracting segments, and managing video downloads. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install m3u8?
Follow the installation instructions on the m3u8 GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with m3u8?
m3u8 works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is m3u8 free to use?
Yes, m3u8 is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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