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EXStreamTV Build Progress

This document tracks the development progress of EXStreamTV, organized by phase and component.

Current Version: 2.6.0
Last Updated: 2026-01-31
Status: Phase 1 ✅ | Phase 2 ✅ | Phase 3 ✅ | Phase 4 ✅ | Phase 5 ✅ | Phase 6 ✅ | Phase 7 ✅ | Phase 8 ✅ | Phase 9 ✅ | Phase 10 ✅ | Phase 11 ✅ | Phase 12 ✅ | Phase 13 ✅

Build Phases Overview

Phase Name Status Version
1 Foundation & Migration ✅ Complete 1.0.0-1.0.7
2 Database Schema ✅ Complete 1.0.2
3 FFmpeg Pipeline ✅ Complete 1.0.8-1.2.x
4 Local Media Libraries ✅ Complete 1.3.0
5 Playout Engine ✅ Complete 1.0.9
6 WebUI Extensions ✅ Complete 1.4.0
7 macOS App Enhancement ✅ Complete 1.5.0
8 Testing Suite ✅ Complete 1.6.0
9 Documentation & Release ✅ Complete 1.7.0
10 Performance Optimization ✅ Complete 1.8.0
11 Additional Integrations ✅ Complete 2.0.0
12 AI Channel Creator ✅ Complete 2.1.0-2.5.0
13 Tunarr/dizqueTV Integration ✅ Complete 2.6.0

Phase 1: Foundation & Migration (v1.0.x) ✅ COMPLETE

1.1 Project Structure ✅ Complete (v1.0.0)

  • Create project directory at /Users/roto1231/Documents/XCode Projects/EXStreamTV
  • Create exstreamtv/ main package structure
  • Create tests/ directory hierarchy
  • Create docs/ documentation structure
  • Create EXStreamTVApp/ for macOS app
  • Create containers/ for Docker configs
  • Create distributions/ for installers

1.2 Core Files ✅ Complete (v1.0.1)

  • README.md - Project overview
  • LICENSE - MIT license
  • .gitignore - Ignore patterns
  • requirements.txt - Production dependencies
  • requirements-dev.txt - Development dependencies
  • pyproject.toml - Python packaging
  • config.example.yaml - Configuration template
  • CHANGELOG.md - Version history

1.3 Configuration System ✅ Complete (v1.0.1)

  • exstreamtv/__init__.py - Package initialization
  • exstreamtv/config.py - Configuration management with Pydantic

1.4 Database Foundation ✅ Complete (v1.0.1)

  • exstreamtv/database/__init__.py - Database package
  • exstreamtv/database/connection.py - Session management

1.5 Main Application ✅ Complete (v1.0.2)

  • exstreamtv/main.py - FastAPI application entry point
  • exstreamtv/__main__.py - Package runner

1.6 Migration Scripts ✅ Complete (v1.0.2)

  • scripts/migrate_from_streamtv.py - StreamTV migration
  • scripts/migrate_from_ersatztv.py - ErsatzTV import

1.7 Streaming Module ✅ Complete (v1.0.3)

  • exstreamtv/streaming/__init__.py - Module exports
  • exstreamtv/streaming/error_handler.py - Error classification (15 types)
  • exstreamtv/streaming/retry_manager.py - Retry with backoff
  • exstreamtv/streaming/mpegts_streamer.py - FFmpeg MPEG-TS
  • exstreamtv/streaming/channel_manager.py - ErsatzTV-style continuous

Bug Fixes Preserved:

  • ✅ Bitstream filters (h264_mp4toannexb) for H.264 copy mode
  • ✅ Real-time flag (-re) for pre-recorded content
  • ✅ Error tolerance flags (+genpts+discardcorrupt+igndts)
  • ✅ VideoToolbox MPEG-4 codec restrictions
  • ✅ Extended timeouts for online sources
  • ✅ Automatic HTTP reconnection

1.8 AI Agent Module ✅ Complete (v1.0.4)

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/__init__.py - Module exports
  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/log_analyzer.py - 15+ error patterns
  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/fix_suggester.py - Ollama + rule-based
  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/fix_applier.py - Safe fix application
  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/approval_manager.py - Approval workflow
  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/learning.py - Effectiveness tracking

1.9 WebUI Templates ✅ Complete (v1.0.5)

  • 36 HTML templates ported from StreamTV
  • Apple Design System CSS
  • JavaScript animations
  • All settings pages
  • All authentication pages

1.10 HDHomeRun Module ✅ Complete (v1.0.6)

  • exstreamtv/hdhomerun/__init__.py - Module exports
  • exstreamtv/hdhomerun/api.py - HDHomeRun API endpoints
  • exstreamtv/hdhomerun/api_v2.py - V2 API
  • exstreamtv/hdhomerun/ssdp_server.py - SSDP discovery

1.11 API Routes ✅ Complete (v1.0.6)

  • 30+ FastAPI routers ported
  • Channels, Playlists, Schedules, Playouts
  • Authentication (YouTube, Archive.org)
  • IPTV, M3U, Import/Export
  • Settings, Health, Logs
  • Ollama AI integration
  • FFmpeg profiles, Watermarks, Resolutions

1.12 Supporting Modules ✅ Complete (v1.0.6)

  • exstreamtv/transcoding/ - FFmpeg builder, hardware detection
  • exstreamtv/importers/ - M3U, Plex, YouTube importers
  • exstreamtv/integration/ - External service integrations
  • exstreamtv/metadata/ - Media metadata providers
  • exstreamtv/middleware/ - Request middleware
  • exstreamtv/scheduling/ - Schedule management
  • exstreamtv/services/ - Background services
  • exstreamtv/utils/ - Utility functions
  • exstreamtv/validation/ - Input validation

1.13 Import Path Updates ✅ Complete (v1.0.7)

  • Updated all streamtv imports to exstreamtv
  • Updated user-facing strings to EXStreamTV branding
  • Updated HTML template titles

Phase 2: Database Schema (v1.0.2) ✅ COMPLETE

2.1 Base Models ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/database/models/base.py - SQLAlchemy base, mixins

2.2 Core Models ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/database/models/channel.py - Channel, ChannelWatermark, ChannelFFmpegProfile
  • exstreamtv/database/models/playlist.py - Playlist, PlaylistGroup, PlaylistItem
  • exstreamtv/database/models/media.py - MediaItem, MediaFile, MediaVersion

2.3 ErsatzTV-Compatible Models ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/database/models/playout.py - Playout, PlayoutItem, PlayoutAnchor, PlayoutHistory
  • exstreamtv/database/models/schedule.py - ProgramSchedule, Block, BlockGroup, BlockItem
  • exstreamtv/database/models/filler.py - FillerPreset, FillerPresetItem
  • exstreamtv/database/models/deco.py - Deco, DecoGroup
  • exstreamtv/database/models/template.py - Template, TemplateGroup, TemplateItem

2.4 Library & Profile Models ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/database/models/library.py - PlexLibrary, JellyfinLibrary, EmbyLibrary, LocalLibrary
  • exstreamtv/database/models/profile.py - FFmpegProfile, Resolution

2.5 Alembic Configuration ✅ Complete

  • alembic.ini - Migration configuration
  • exstreamtv/database/migrations/env.py - Migration environment
  • exstreamtv/database/migrations/script.py.mako - Template

Phase 3: FFmpeg Pipeline (v1.2.x) 🔄 IN PROGRESS

3.1 Core Pipeline ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/__init__.py - Package
  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/pipeline.py - Main pipeline coordinator

3.2 Hardware Detection ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/capabilities/__init__.py
  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/capabilities/detector.py - VideoToolbox, NVENC, QSV, VAAPI, AMF

3.3 Bug Fix Preservation ✅ Complete

  • Bitstream filters (h264_mp4toannexb) in pipeline.py
  • -re flag for pre-recorded content
  • fflags for corrupt stream handling
  • VideoToolbox codec restrictions
  • Timeout handling for online sources

3.4 Video Filters ✅ Complete (v1.0.8)

  • ScaleFilter - Resolution scaling with aspect ratio
  • PadFilter - Letterbox/pillarbox padding
  • CropFilter - Video cropping
  • TonemapFilter - HDR to SDR tonemapping
  • DeinterlaceFilter - Yadif deinterlacing
  • PixelFormatFilter - Pixel format conversion
  • HardwareUpload/DownloadFilter - GPU transfer
  • RealtimeFilter - Live streaming pace
  • WatermarkFilter - Overlay watermarks

3.5 Video Encoders ✅ Complete (v1.0.8)

  • Software: libx264, libx265, copy
  • VideoToolbox: h264_videotoolbox, hevc_videotoolbox
  • NVENC: h264_nvenc, hevc_nvenc
  • QSV: h264_qsv, hevc_qsv
  • VAAPI: h264_vaapi, hevc_vaapi
  • AMF: h264_amf, hevc_amf

3.6 Audio Components ✅ Complete (v1.0.8)

  • AudioNormalizeFilter - LUFS loudness normalization
  • AudioResampleFilter - Sample rate/channel conversion
  • AudioPadFilter - Silence padding
  • EncoderAac, EncoderAc3, EncoderPcmS16Le

Phase 4: Local Media Libraries (v1.3.0) ✅ COMPLETE

4.1 Library Implementations ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/media/libraries/local.py - LocalLibrary with file name parsing
  • exstreamtv/media/libraries/plex.py - PlexLibrary with full API integration
  • exstreamtv/media/libraries/jellyfin.py - JellyfinLibrary and EmbyLibrary

4.2 Metadata Providers ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/media/providers/base.py - MetadataProvider base class, MediaMetadata
  • exstreamtv/media/providers/tmdb.py - TMDB API v3 provider (movies, TV, episodes)
  • exstreamtv/media/providers/tvdb.py - TVDB API v4 provider
  • exstreamtv/media/providers/nfo.py - NFO file parser (Kodi/Plex format)

4.3 Collection Organizer ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/media/collections.py - Show/Season/Episode hierarchy
  • MovieCollection grouping
  • SmartCollection with filter functions
  • Genre, year, and decade filters

4.4 Scanner Infrastructure ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/media/scanner/base.py - MediaScanner, ScanProgress, ScanResult
  • exstreamtv/media/scanner/ffprobe.py - FFprobeAnalyzer, MediaInfo
  • exstreamtv/media/scanner/file_scanner.py - FileScanner with concurrent scanning

4.5 Library API Routes ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/api/libraries.py - Full CRUD for all library types
  • Library discovery endpoints (Plex, Jellyfin)
  • Background scan with progress tracking
  • Aggregate stats endpoint

4.6 WebUI Templates ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/libraries.html - Library management page
  • Add library modals (Local, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby)
  • Library discovery UI
  • Scan progress indicators

Phase 5: Playout Engine (v1.0.9) ✅ COMPLETE

5.1 Playout Builder ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/playout/builder.py - Main construction
  • Build modes: continue, refresh, reset

5.2 Collection Enumerators ✅ Complete

  • ChronologicalEnumerator - Ordered playback
  • ShuffledEnumerator - Shuffled with state persistence
  • RandomEnumerator - Random with repeat avoidance
  • RotatingShuffledEnumerator - Group rotation

5.3 Schedule Modes ✅ Complete

  • ONE - Single item per slot
  • MULTIPLE - N items per slot
  • DURATION - Time-based playback
  • FLOOD - Fill until target time

5.4 Filler System ✅ Complete

  • FillerManager - Content selection
  • Pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll modes
  • Tail filler for gap filling

Phase 6: WebUI Extensions (v1.4.0) ✅ COMPLETE

6.1 Enhanced Dashboard ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/dashboard.html - Modern dashboard with live stats
  • Quick stat cards (channels, playlists, media, libraries, streams)
  • System resource monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, network)
  • Active streams panel with live indicators
  • Recent activity feed
  • Library breakdown chart
  • System info display

6.2 Program Guide (EPG) ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/guide.html - Visual TV guide
  • Timeline view with channel rows
  • Now/upcoming program display
  • Live program indicators
  • Date navigation
  • Time slot jumping (Now, Prime Time, Morning)
  • Program detail modal

6.3 Media Browser ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/media_browser.html - Library content browser
  • Grid and list view modes
  • Sidebar filtering (All, Movies, TV Shows)
  • Library source filtering
  • Search functionality
  • Sort options (Title, Year, Recently Added)
  • Media cards with posters and metadata

6.4 Schedule Builder ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/schedule_builder.html - Visual schedule editor
  • Content library panel with search
  • Drag-and-drop block building
  • Block modes (Flood, Duration, One, Multiple)
  • Time slot configuration
  • Zoom controls for timeline
  • Block edit/delete functionality

6.5 System Monitor ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/system_monitor.html - Real-time monitoring
  • CPU/Memory/Disk/Network metrics with sparklines
  • Active streams panel with viewer counts
  • FFmpeg process monitoring
  • Network bandwidth stats
  • Live log viewer
  • Auto-refresh toggle

6.6 Channel Editor ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/templates/channel_editor.html - Enhanced channel config
  • Channel settings panel (General, Streaming, Artwork)
  • Drag-and-drop playlist building
  • FFmpeg profile selection
  • Guide color picker
  • Watermark configuration
  • Content modal for adding playlists/media

6.7 Dashboard API ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/api/dashboard.py - Dashboard statistics API
  • GET /dashboard/stats - Complete dashboard data
  • GET /dashboard/quick-stats - Stat card data
  • GET /dashboard/system-info - System information
  • GET /dashboard/resource-usage - CPU/Memory/Disk/Network
  • GET /dashboard/active-streams - Active stream list
  • GET /dashboard/activity - Activity feed
  • GET /dashboard/stream-history - Chart data
  • GET /dashboard/library-stats - Library breakdown

6.8 Route Integration ✅ Complete

  • Updated exstreamtv/main.py with new page routes
  • /dashboard - Dashboard page
  • /guide - Program guide
  • /browse - Media browser
  • /schedule-builder - Schedule builder
  • /monitor - System monitor
  • /channel-editor - Channel editor
  • API router integration

Phase 7: macOS App Enhancement (v1.5.0) ✅ COMPLETE

7.1 App Entry Point ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Package.swift - Swift Package manifest (macOS 13+)
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/EXStreamTVApp.swift - Main app with MenuBarExtra
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/AppDelegate.swift - Application delegate

7.2 Server Management ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Services/ServerManager.swift - Python server control
  • Start/stop/restart server functionality
  • Health check monitoring
  • Process lifecycle management
  • Wake/sleep handling

7.3 Channel Management ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Services/ChannelManager.swift - Channel data service
  • Fetch channels from API
  • Track active streams
  • Channel start/stop controls

7.4 Menu Bar Views ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Views/MenuBarView.swift - Main popover
  • Server status section with controls
  • Active streams panel
  • Quick actions menu
  • Real-time stat badges

7.5 Settings Window ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Views/SettingsView.swift - Preferences
  • General settings (auto-start, launch at login)
  • Server settings (port, Python path)
  • Notification settings
  • Advanced settings (debug mode, log level)

7.6 Dashboard Window ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Views/DashboardWindowView.swift - Native window
  • Embedded WebView for dashboard
  • Server offline fallback view
  • Toolbar with status badge

7.7 Utilities ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Utilities/Extensions.swift - Swift extensions
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Utilities/Logger.swift - Logging system
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Views/AboutView.swift - About window

7.8 Resources ✅ Complete

  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Resources/Info.plist - App metadata
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Resources/EXStreamTV.entitlements - Entitlements
  • EXStreamTVApp/Sources/Resources/Assets.xcassets/ - App icons and colors
  • EXStreamTVApp/README.md - macOS app documentation

Phase 8: Testing Suite (v1.6.0) ✅ COMPLETE

8.1 Test Configuration ✅ Complete

  • pytest.ini - Pytest configuration with markers
  • tests/conftest.py - Shared fixtures and configuration
  • tests/__init__.py - Test package initialization
  • Database fixtures (in-memory SQLite)
  • FastAPI test client fixtures
  • Temporary file fixtures
  • Mock fixtures (FFprobe, Plex, HTTP)

8.2 Unit Tests ✅ Complete

  • tests/unit/test_config.py - Configuration module tests
  • tests/unit/test_database_models.py - Database model tests
  • tests/unit/test_scanner.py - Media scanner tests
  • tests/unit/test_libraries.py - Library integration tests
  • ScanProgress, ScanResult dataclass tests
  • FFprobeAnalyzer parsing tests
  • FileScanner file discovery tests
  • LibraryManager tests

8.3 Integration Tests ✅ Complete

  • tests/integration/test_api_channels.py - Channels API tests
  • tests/integration/test_api_playlists.py - Playlists API tests
  • tests/integration/test_api_dashboard.py - Dashboard API tests
  • CRUD operation tests
  • API validation tests
  • Database integration tests

8.4 E2E Tests ✅ Complete

  • tests/e2e/test_channel_workflow.py - Channel creation workflow
  • tests/e2e/test_health_workflow.py - Health check workflow
  • Complete channel setup workflow
  • Playlist management workflow
  • Dashboard data flow tests
  • Application startup tests

8.5 Test Fixtures ✅ Complete

  • tests/fixtures/factories.py - Data factory classes
  • tests/fixtures/mock_responses/plex_responses.py - Plex mock data
  • tests/fixtures/mock_responses/jellyfin_responses.py - Jellyfin mock data
  • tests/fixtures/mock_responses/tmdb_responses.py - TMDB mock data
  • ChannelFactory, PlaylistFactory, MediaItemFactory
  • LocalLibraryFactory, PlexLibraryFactory

Phase 9: Documentation & Release (v1.7.0) ✅ COMPLETE

9.1 User Guides ✅ Complete

  • docs/guides/INSTALLATION.md - Multi-platform installation guide
    • macOS, Linux, Windows installation
    • Docker and Docker Compose setup
    • GPU acceleration prerequisites
    • Troubleshooting section
  • docs/guides/QUICK_START.md - Getting started in 10 minutes
    • Server startup
    • Creating first channel
    • Adding content (playlists, local, Plex/Jellyfin)
    • Watching channels
  • docs/guides/HW_TRANSCODING.md - Hardware transcoding guide
    • VideoToolbox (macOS)
    • NVENC (NVIDIA)
    • QSV (Intel Quick Sync)
    • VAAPI (Linux)
    • AMF (AMD)
    • Performance tuning
  • docs/guides/LOCAL_MEDIA.md - Local media setup
    • Local folder libraries
    • Plex integration
    • Jellyfin/Emby integration
    • Media organization
    • Metadata management
    • Scanning and syncing

9.2 API Documentation ✅ Complete

  • docs/api/README.md - Comprehensive API reference
    • All endpoints documented
    • Request/response examples
    • Authentication section
    • Error handling
    • SDK examples (Python, JavaScript, curl)
    • WebSocket API

9.3 Contributing ✅ Complete

  • CONTRIBUTING.md - Contributor guidelines
    • Code of conduct
    • Development setup
    • Branching and commit conventions
    • Pull request process
    • Coding standards
    • Testing requirements
    • Documentation guidelines

9.4 Release Documentation ✅ Complete

  • CHANGELOG.md - Updated with all phases
    • v1.2.0: Phase 4 - Local Media Libraries
    • v1.3.0: Phase 6 - WebUI Extensions
    • v1.4.0: Phase 7 - macOS App
    • v1.5.0: Phase 8 - Testing Suite
    • v1.6.0: Phase 9 - Documentation

Phase 10: Performance Optimization (v1.8.0) ✅ COMPLETE

10.1 Caching Layer ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/cache/__init__.py - Cache package exports
  • exstreamtv/cache/base.py - Cache interface and configuration
    • CacheBackend abstract base class
    • CacheType enum (EPG, M3U, Dashboard, Metadata, FFprobe)
    • CacheConfig with default TTLs
    • CacheStats for monitoring
  • exstreamtv/cache/memory.py - In-memory LRU cache
    • Thread-safe OrderedDict-based LRU
    • TTL-based expiration
    • Automatic cleanup task
    • Optional compression for large values
    • Memory tracking
  • exstreamtv/cache/redis_cache.py - Redis cache backend
    • Distributed caching for multi-instance deployments
    • Automatic serialization/compression
    • Pattern-based key operations
  • exstreamtv/cache/manager.py - Central cache manager
    • Unified interface for all cache operations
    • Type-specific caching methods (EPG, M3U, metadata, FFprobe)
    • Cache invalidation by type
    • Redis/memory backend selection
  • exstreamtv/cache/decorators.py - Caching decorators
    • @cached decorator for automatic caching
    • @cache_key for custom key generation
    • @invalidate_cache for cache invalidation
    • CacheAside pattern helper

10.2 Database Optimization ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/database/optimization.py - Query optimization utilities
    • Performance indexes for frequently queried columns
    • QueryOptimizer with pagination helpers
    • Batch insert/update operations
    • CachedQuery for query result caching
    • QueryTimer for slow query detection
  • Updated exstreamtv/database/connection.py
    • Optimized connection pool settings
    • Pool size tuning for production
    • SQLite WAL mode for better concurrency
    • Pool statistics tracking
    • Graceful connection cleanup

10.3 FFmpeg Process Pooling ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/process_pool.py - Process pool manager
    • Semaphore-based concurrency limiting
    • Process health monitoring
    • Resource usage tracking (CPU, memory)
    • Graceful process shutdown
    • Event callbacks (started, stopped, error)
    • Global pool instance management

10.4 Background Task System ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/tasks/__init__.py - Task system exports
  • exstreamtv/tasks/queue.py - Async task queue
    • Priority queue with configurable workers
    • Task deduplication
    • Retry with exponential backoff
    • Task status tracking
    • Task history retention
  • exstreamtv/tasks/scheduler.py - Periodic task scheduler
    • Interval-based scheduling
    • Task registration/removal
    • Manual task triggering
  • exstreamtv/tasks/decorators.py - Task decorators
    • @background_task for queue submission
    • @scheduled_task for periodic execution

10.5 API Performance Middleware ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/middleware/performance.py - Performance middleware
    • CompressionMiddleware (gzip compression)
    • ETagMiddleware (conditional requests, 304 responses)
    • TimingMiddleware (request duration tracking)
    • RateLimitMiddleware (token bucket rate limiting)
    • PerformanceMetrics collector

10.6 Performance Monitoring API ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/api/performance.py - Performance endpoints
    • GET /performance/stats - Comprehensive statistics
    • GET /performance/cache - Cache statistics
    • POST /performance/cache/clear - Cache invalidation
    • GET /performance/database - Connection pool stats
    • GET /performance/ffmpeg - Process pool stats
    • GET /performance/ffmpeg/processes - Active processes
    • GET /performance/tasks - Task queue stats
    • GET /performance/tasks/recent - Task history
    • GET /performance/tasks/scheduled - Scheduled tasks
    • GET /performance/requests/endpoints - Endpoint stats
    • GET /performance/requests/slow - Slow request log
    • GET /performance/health - Performance health check

Phase 11: Additional Integrations (v2.0.0) ✅ COMPLETE

11.1 IPTV Source System ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/iptv_sources.py - IPTV source providers
    • IPTVSourceConfig and IPTVChannel dataclasses
    • M3USourceProvider - M3U/M3U8 playlist parser
    • XtreamCodesProvider - Xtream Codes API support
    • IPTVSourceManager - Multi-source management
    • Auto-refresh scheduling
    • Channel filtering (groups, name patterns)
    • EPG URL support

11.2 HDHomeRun Tuner Input ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/hdhomerun_tuner.py - HDHomeRun integration
    • HDHomeRunClient with SSDP discovery
    • UDP broadcast device discovery
    • Channel lineup import via HTTP API
    • Stream URL generation
    • Tuner status monitoring
    • HDHomeRunManager for device management

11.3 Notification Services ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/notifications.py - Notification system
    • NotificationService abstract base
    • DiscordService - Discord webhook integration
    • TelegramService - Telegram bot API
    • PushoverService - Pushover push notifications
    • SlackService - Slack webhook integration
    • NotificationManager - Multi-service routing
    • Notification types (info, success, warning, error, stream events)
    • Priority levels and filtering

11.4 Home Assistant Integration ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/homeassistant.py - Home Assistant support
    • HomeAssistantClient for REST API
    • Media player entity creation
    • Server status sensor
    • Stream count sensor
    • Channel list attributes
    • Event firing (channel changed, stream events)
    • Entity state updates
    • Periodic health monitoring

11.5 Plugin System Architecture ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/plugins.py - Plugin framework
    • Plugin abstract base class
    • SourcePlugin for channel sources
    • ProviderPlugin for metadata providers
    • NotificationPlugin for notification services
    • PluginManager with discovery and lifecycle
    • Hook system for events (startup, shutdown, stream events)
    • Plugin isolation and context
    • Manifest-based plugin metadata

11.6 Cloud Storage Integration ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/integration/cloud_storage.py - Cloud storage support
    • CloudStorageProvider abstract base
    • GoogleDriveProvider - Google Drive OAuth2 integration
    • DropboxProvider - Dropbox API v2
    • S3Provider - S3/Backblaze B2 compatible storage
    • CloudStorageManager - Multi-provider management
    • File scanning and caching
    • Presigned/temporary URL generation
    • Video file filtering

11.7 Integration API Routes ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/api/integrations.py - Integration endpoints
    • IPTV source CRUD and refresh
    • HDHomeRun device discovery and scanning
    • Notification service management and testing
    • Home Assistant setup and control
    • Cloud storage provider management
    • Plugin enable/disable/discovery

Current Statistics

Metric Count
Python Modules 175+
Swift Files 10
HTML Templates 43
Test Files 15+
Documentation Files 8
Static Assets 2
API Routers 35+
Database Models 25+
FFmpeg Filters 13
FFmpeg Encoders 18
Playout Components 5
Library Providers 4 (Local, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby)
Metadata Providers 3 (TMDB, TVDB, NFO)
WebUI Pages 6 (Dashboard, Guide, Browser, Schedule, Monitor, Editor)
macOS App Views 5 (MenuBar, Settings, Dashboard, About)
Unit Tests 30+
Integration Tests 20+
E2E Tests 10+
User Guides 4 (Installation, Quick Start, HW Transcoding, Local Media)
API Reference Complete
Cache Backends 2 (Memory LRU, Redis)
Performance Middleware 4 (Compression, ETag, Timing, RateLimit)
Task System Components 3 (Queue, Scheduler, Decorators)
IPTV Sources 2 (M3U, Xtream Codes)
Notification Services 4 (Discord, Telegram, Pushover, Slack)
Cloud Providers 3 (Google Drive, Dropbox, S3)
Integration Modules 6 (IPTV, HDHomeRun, Notifications, HA, Plugins, Cloud)
Total Files 275+

Next Steps

  1. Port Streaming Module ✅ DONE (v1.0.3)
  2. Port AI Agent ✅ DONE (v1.0.4)
  3. Port WebUI Templates ✅ DONE (v1.0.5)
  4. Port HDHomeRun ✅ DONE (v1.0.6)
  5. Port API Routes ✅ DONE (v1.0.6)
  6. Update Import Paths ✅ DONE (v1.0.7)
  7. Phase 3: FFmpeg Pipeline ✅ DONE (v1.0.8)
  8. Phase 5: Playout Engine ✅ DONE (v1.0.9)
  9. Phase 4: Local Media Libraries ✅ DONE (v1.3.0)
  10. Phase 6: WebUI Extensions ✅ DONE (v1.4.0)
  11. Phase 7: macOS App Enhancement ✅ DONE (v1.5.0)
  12. Phase 8: Testing Suite ✅ DONE (v1.6.0)
  13. Phase 9: Documentation & Release ✅ DONE (v1.7.0)
  14. Phase 10: Performance Optimization ✅ DONE (v1.8.0)
  15. Phase 11: Additional Integrations ✅ DONE (v2.0.0)

Phase 12: AI Channel Creator (v2.1.0-2.5.0) ✅ COMPLETE

12.1 Persona System ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/persona_manager.py - Persona management
  • 6 AI personas: TV Executive, Sports Expert, Tech Expert, Movie Critic, Kids Expert, PBS Expert
  • Persona-specific prompts and data

12.2 Intent Analysis ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/intent_analyzer.py - Natural language parsing
  • Purpose, genre, era, scheduling preference extraction

12.3 Source Selection ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/source_selector.py - Media source ranking
  • Genre and era affinity scoring

12.4 Build Plan Generation ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/build_plan_generator.py - Complete build plans
  • Block schedule executor and collection executor
  • API endpoints for plan lifecycle

Phase 13: Tunarr/dizqueTV Integration (v2.6.0) ✅ COMPLETE

This phase integrates proven patterns from Tunarr and dizqueTV for enhanced stability and AI self-healing.

13.1 Critical Stability Fixes ✅ Complete

13.1.1 Database Connection Manager ✅

  • exstreamtv/database/connection.py - Enhanced with DatabaseConnectionManager
  • Dynamic pool sizing: (channel_count × 2.5) + BASE_POOL_SIZE
  • Pool event monitoring (connections created, checked in/out, invalidated)
  • Health checks with latency measurement
  • ConnectionMetrics dataclass for statistics

13.1.2 Session Manager ✅

  • exstreamtv/streaming/session_manager.py - Tunarr SessionManager port
  • StreamSession dataclass for client tracking
  • SessionManager for centralized lifecycle management
  • Idle session cleanup with configurable timeout
  • Per-channel session limits

13.1.3 Stream Throttler ✅

  • exstreamtv/streaming/throttler.py - dizqueTV StreamThrottler port
  • Rate limiting to target bitrate
  • Multiple modes: realtime, burst, adaptive, disabled
  • Keepalive packet support

13.2 Error Handling System ✅ Complete

13.2.1 Error Screen Generator ✅

  • exstreamtv/streaming/error_screens.py - dizqueTV error screen port
  • Visual modes: text, static, test_pattern, slate, custom_image
  • Audio modes: silent, sine_wave, white_noise, beep
  • FFmpeg command builder for MPEG-TS error streams

13.3 Advanced Scheduling ✅ Complete

13.3.1 Time Slot Scheduler ✅

  • exstreamtv/scheduling/time_slots.py - Tunarr TimeSlotScheduler port
  • TimeSlot dataclass with start time, duration, content config
  • Order modes: ordered, shuffle, random
  • Padding modes: none, filler, loop, next
  • Flex mode for slot extension

13.3.2 Balance Scheduler ✅

  • exstreamtv/scheduling/balance.py - Tunarr BalanceScheduler port
  • Weight-based content distribution
  • Cooldown periods to avoid repetition
  • Consecutive play limits

13.4 Media Pipeline Improvements ✅ Complete

13.4.1 Subtitle Stream Picker ✅

  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/subtitle_picker.py - Tunarr SubtitleStreamPicker port
  • Language preference matching
  • Text vs image subtitle type preference
  • SDH/CC detection
  • FFmpeg argument generation for burn-in

13.4.2 Audio Stream Picker ✅

  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/audio_picker.py - Tunarr AudioStreamPicker port
  • Language preference matching
  • Surround vs stereo preference
  • Commentary track handling
  • Downmix configuration

13.5 Database Infrastructure ✅ Complete

13.5.1 Database Backup Manager ✅

  • exstreamtv/database/backup.py - Tunarr backup manager port
  • Scheduled automatic backups
  • Backup rotation (keep N most recent)
  • Gzip compression
  • Pre-restore safety backup
  • Manual backup/restore API

13.6 Enhanced AI Integration ✅ Complete

13.6.1 Unified Log Collector ✅

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/unified_log_collector.py
  • Multi-source log aggregation (app, FFmpeg, Plex, Jellyfin)
  • Real-time streaming to subscribers
  • Ring buffer for context windows
  • Log correlation by channel/session
  • FFmpeg stderr parsing

13.6.2 FFmpeg AI Monitor ✅

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/ffmpeg_monitor.py
  • Real-time stderr parsing with progress metrics
  • Error classification (12 error types)
  • Per-channel health tracking
  • Failure prediction based on trends

13.6.3 Pattern Detector ✅

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/pattern_detector.py
  • Known pattern matching (DB pool, FFmpeg, network, memory)
  • Root cause analysis
  • Failure prediction with confidence scoring
  • Learning from outcomes

13.6.4 Auto Resolver ✅

  • exstreamtv/ai_agent/auto_resolver.py
  • Resolution strategies per issue type
  • Risk-based approval thresholds
  • Zero-downtime execution with fallback streams
  • Human escalation for complex issues

13.7 Configuration and Integration ✅ Complete

13.7.1 Configuration Updates ✅

  • exstreamtv/config.py - Added AIAutoHealConfig
  • DatabaseBackupConfig settings
  • SessionManagerConfig settings
  • StreamThrottlerConfig settings

13.7.2 Application Integration ✅

  • exstreamtv/main.py - Initialize new managers on startup
  • Connect auto resolver to channel manager
  • Graceful shutdown of all components

13.7.3 Channel Manager Integration ✅

  • exstreamtv/streaming/channel_manager.py - Component integrations
  • Throttler integration for rate limiting
  • Error screen fallback during auto-restart
  • AI monitoring integration hooks

13.8 Module Exports ✅ Complete

  • exstreamtv/streaming/__init__.py - Export new components
  • exstreamtv/scheduling/__init__.py - Export new components
  • exstreamtv/database/__init__.py - Export new components
  • exstreamtv/ffmpeg/__init__.py - Export new components

13.9 Versioning ✅ Complete

  • Updated VERSION files for all affected components
  • Updated component CHANGELOGs
  • Updated main CHANGELOG.md

Current Statistics

Metric Count
Python Modules 190+
Swift Files 10
HTML Templates 43
Test Files 15+
Documentation Files 12
Static Assets 2
API Routers 35+
Database Models 25+
FFmpeg Filters 13
FFmpeg Encoders 18
Playout Components 5
Library Providers 4 (Local, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby)
Metadata Providers 3 (TMDB, TVDB, NFO)
WebUI Pages 6 (Dashboard, Guide, Browser, Schedule, Monitor, Editor)
macOS App Views 5 (MenuBar, Settings, Dashboard, About)
Unit Tests 30+
Integration Tests 20+
E2E Tests 10+
User Guides 4 (Installation, Quick Start, HW Transcoding, Local Media)
API Reference Complete
Cache Backends 2 (Memory LRU, Redis)
Performance Middleware 4 (Compression, ETag, Timing, RateLimit)
Task System Components 3 (Queue, Scheduler, Decorators)
IPTV Sources 2 (M3U, Xtream Codes)
Notification Services 4 (Discord, Telegram, Pushover, Slack)
Cloud Providers 3 (Google Drive, Dropbox, S3)
Integration Modules 6 (IPTV, HDHomeRun, Notifications, HA, Plugins, Cloud)
AI Agent Personas 6 (TV Exec, Sports, Tech, Movie, Kids, PBS)
AI Self-Healing Components 4 (Log Collector, FFmpeg Monitor, Pattern Detector, Auto Resolver)
Tunarr Components 7 (Session, Throttler, TimeSlot, Balance, Subtitle, Audio, Backup)
dizqueTV Components 2 (Throttler, Error Screens)
Total Files 300+

Next Steps

  1. Port Streaming Module ✅ DONE (v1.0.3)
  2. Port AI Agent ✅ DONE (v1.0.4)
  3. Port WebUI Templates ✅ DONE (v1.0.5)
  4. Port HDHomeRun ✅ DONE (v1.0.6)
  5. Port API Routes ✅ DONE (v1.0.6)
  6. Update Import Paths ✅ DONE (v1.0.7)
  7. Phase 3: FFmpeg Pipeline ✅ DONE (v1.0.8)
  8. Phase 5: Playout Engine ✅ DONE (v1.0.9)
  9. Phase 4: Local Media Libraries ✅ DONE (v1.3.0)
  10. Phase 6: WebUI Extensions ✅ DONE (v1.4.0)
  11. Phase 7: macOS App Enhancement ✅ DONE (v1.5.0)
  12. Phase 8: Testing Suite ✅ DONE (v1.6.0)
  13. Phase 9: Documentation & Release ✅ DONE (v1.7.0)
  14. Phase 10: Performance Optimization ✅ DONE (v1.8.0)
  15. Phase 11: Additional Integrations ✅ DONE (v2.0.0)
  16. Phase 12: AI Channel Creator ✅ DONE (v2.1.0-2.5.0)
  17. Phase 13: Tunarr/dizqueTV Integration ✅ DONE (v2.6.0)

🎉 PROJECT MILESTONE: v2.6.0 🎉

All 13 phases of EXStreamTV have been completed. The project is now at v2.6.0 with:

Key Achievements

  • Complete IPTV Platform: Channels, playlists, schedules, playouts
  • Multi-Source Support: Local, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, IPTV, HDHomeRun, Cloud
  • Advanced Transcoding: Hardware acceleration with VideoToolbox, NVENC, QSV, VAAPI, AMF
  • Modern WebUI: Apple Design System with 6 major pages
  • Native macOS App: Menu bar application with server management
  • Performance Optimized: Caching, connection pooling, process management
  • Extensible: Plugin system for custom integrations
  • Well Documented: User guides, API reference, contributing guidelines
  • AI Channel Creator: 6 personas, intent analysis, source ranking, build plans
  • Tunarr/dizqueTV Integration: Session management, throttling, error screens
  • AI Self-Healing: Log collection, pattern detection, auto-resolution

v2.6.0 Highlights

  • Zero-Downtime Streaming: Error screens during failures, hot-swap fixes
  • Dynamic Pool Sizing: Database connections scale with channel count
  • Intelligent Scheduling: Time slots and balance scheduling from Tunarr
  • Smart Media Selection: Subtitle and audio stream pickers
  • Autonomous Resolution: AI detects issues and applies fixes automatically

This document is automatically updated as development progresses.