C++ HLS Video Streaming Server

A high-performance asynchronous HTTP server built with C++ and Boost.Beast designed for streaming HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) video content. The server efficiently handles video chunk delivery with support for adaptive bitrate streaming and range requests.

Features

• Asynchronous I/O: Non-blocking architecture using Boost.Asio for high concurrency
• HLS Protocol Support: Serves .m3u8 manifest files and .ts video segments
• HTTP Range Requests: Supports 206 Partial Content for efficient video seeking
• Adaptive Bitrate: Ready for multi-quality streaming setups
• Cross-Platform: Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows systems

Docker Deployment (Production)

# Build the Docker image
docker build -t video-server .

# Run the container with volume mounting
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v $(pwd)/www:/app/www --name video-server video-server

# Or use Docker Compose for easier management
docker compose up -d

Development Build (Testing & Development)

# Configure and build with CMake
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make 

# Run the server locally
./server

# Test the server response
curl http://localhost:8080
curl http://localhost:8080/media/hls_output/master.m3u8

Usage

1. Place video content in www/media/ directory:

   • master.m3u8 – HLS manifest file
   • master_*.ts – Video chunk files

2. Start the server using either Docker or CMake methods above.

3. Access the player at http://localhost:8080.