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flv.js

HTML5 Flash Video (FLV) player written in pure JavaScript without Flash plugins.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars22.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Html5 Media SourceBilibili FlvFlashless VideoFlv Video PlayerDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider flv.js?

flv.js is an open-source HTML5 Flash Video player written in pure JavaScript by Bilibili. By demuxing FLV video streams in the browser and feeding ISO BMFF fragments directly into HTML5 MediaSource Elements, flv.js plays low-latency live streams with zero browser plugins.

Guided learning

Learn flv.js by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of flv.js

flv.js plays HTTP-FLV live video feeds directly in standard web browsers via MediaSource extensions.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install flv.js

flv.js is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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flv.js FAQs

flv.js is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

flv.js is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

flv.js is listed as an alternative to Adobe Flash. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.