A Node.js implementation of RTMP/HTTP-FLV Media Server
Node-Media-Server v4
Introduction
Node-Media-Server is a high-performance/low-latency/open-source Live Streaming Server developed based on Nodejs.
v4 is design to implement enhanced RTMP FLV v1 support for native HEVC, VP9, AV1.
v4 is no longer compatible with the cn_cdn extension id flv_265 standard.
v4 is no longer compatible with flashplayer’s rtmp protocol.
v4 is incompatible with v2. Do not upgrade across major versions.
Installation
npm install node-media-server -g
or run directly
npx node-media-server
Features
- HTTP/HTTP2-flv Push/Play
- RTMP/RTMPS Push/Play
- GOP cache
- Notification
- Authentication
Roadmap
- HTTP-API
- Rtmp Relay
Supported clients
| Client | H.264 | HEVC | VP9 | AV1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBS_29.1+ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| FFmpeg/FFplay_6.1+ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| NodePlayer.js_1.0+ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| NodeMediaClient_3.0+ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Usage
- obs_29.1 or above is required
- ffmpeg_6.1 or above is required
Push Streaming
ffmpeg -re -i test_265.mp4 -c copy -f flv rtmp://localhost/live/test_265
ffmpeg -re -i test_av1.mp4 -c copy -f flv http://localhost:8000/live/test_av1.flv
Play Streaming
ffplay http://localhost:8000/live/test_265.flv
License
Apache 2.0