v1.4 Collins

Collins 1.4

We now have our own Discord server — join: https://discord.gg/jsH9bGj2NU

What's new

• Direct video links (.mp4, .webm, .mkv, .mov, .m4v, .ts) are now cached to disk before playback instead of streamed over HTTP. Long files no longer stutter on network blips, seeking is instant, and 4 GB+ movies play through cleanly.
• Cache progress now updates at least once per second, so the HUD no longer looks stuck on "Preparing..." for huge downloads.
• Smoother YouTube live streams thanks to a larger buffer and more stable segment handling.
• /collins play and /collins resume now validate URLs on the server before starting playback. The default validation timeout is now 30 seconds and can be configured with video.preflightTimeoutSeconds.
• Slow CDNs and paid streaming hosts now have more time to respond before Collins rejects the URL.
• URLs that yt-dlp / ffprobe cannot resolve are refused before playback starts. The server no longer keeps a fake timeline running for a video that cannot actually play.
• The delayed "Validating URL..." message no longer appears after a URL was already rejected.
• Server-side video duration is now tied to the exact screen URL, so old cached durations cannot affect newly assigned videos.
• Manual playback no longer jumps into an old playlist entry after the video ends.
• The server does not trust clients for video timeline or video ending state. End detection is handled server-side.
• Dead platform links are cached for longer and logged more quietly, reducing repeated server log spam.
• Multiple screens using the same link no longer start duplicate yt-dlp checks at the same time.
• Screens with permanently dead URLs are automatically stopped instead of staying stuck as playing.
• Added an optional memory watchdog, disabled by default.
• Several cleanup and lifetime fixes for player quit, screen removal, plugin disable, and client hello spam protection.

Port

• Added support for Minecraft 26.1.2. (thanks https://github.com/dlyavasnet)