Threadfin
M3U proxy that emulates an HDHomeRun tuner for IPTV
Threadfin is an M3U proxy and IPTV manager that emulates an HDHomeRun device so live TV works in Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. It filters channels, maps EPG data, and buffers streams for reliability.
Key features
- HDHomeRun emulation
- M3U and XMLTV management
- Channel filtering
- Stream buffering
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Simple lightweight binary
- Good IPTV integration
Trade-offs
- Requires an IPTV source
- Not a full media server
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