v1.0.0
MaxStream v1.0
— Initial Stable Release
We’re proud to announce the first stable release of MaxStream 🎬
This version delivers a complete, production-ready streaming experience built with Flutter, featuring intelligent stream discovery, advanced video playback, Firebase authentication, and a modern Material 3 interface.
Highlights
🎥 Streaming & Playback
Advanced video playback powered by media_kit
Intelligent multi-provider stream discovery with automatic fallback
WebView-based JavaScript stream resolution
Adaptive streaming support (HLS, DASH, MP4)
Automatic quality detection (1080p → 720p)
Resume playback with Continue Watching
🔍 Content Discovery
Full integration with TMDB API
Browse movies and TV series with rich metadata
Global search across the entire catalog
Actor profiles with filmography and details
Trending and featured content sections
User Experience
Firebase Authentication (Email/Password & Google Sign-In)
Watchlist management
Watch history with persistent resume position
Dark & Light theme support with saved preferences
Responsive UI for mobile, tablet, desktop, and web
Glassmorphism UI effects and shimmer loading states
🔔 Platform & System Features
Push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging
Local notification support
SQLite-based local database for user data
In-app WebView browsing
Automatic app update checking
Native Android intent support
Proper runtime permission handling
🛠️ Tech Stack
Flutter 3.8+ / Dart
Firebase Auth & FCM
TMDB API
media_kit video engine
Provider for state management
SQLite & SharedPreferences
flutter_inappwebview
Offline downloads are not yet supported
Streaming providers are currently limited (more coming soon)
No personalized recommendations in this release
🔮 What’s Next
Additional streaming providers
User profiles & avatars
Recommendation engine
Subtitle & audio track selection
Performance and UI refinements
📦 Installation
git clone https://github.com/chila254/maxstream.git
cd maxstream
flutter pub get
flutter run
🙌 Acknowledgments
Flutter & Dart teams
Firebase
The Movie Database (TMDB)
Media Kit
Open-source package maintainers
Thank you for checking out MaxStream v1.0!
Feedback, issues, and pull requests are always welcome 🚀