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luminous-ttv
Avoid Twitch ads by retrieving video playlists from Russia, as described by luminous-ttv.
About luminous-ttv
luminous-ttv is an open-source Rust server that retrieves and relays video playlists for Twitch livestreams and VODs. A browser extension redirects certain playlist requests to the server, which obtains a Russian proxy through the Hola network and then requests the playlist through that proxy. The project states that Twitch does not currently serve livestream ads to users in Russia, so this setup can produce ad-free viewing. The server generates its own Twitch ID instead of using the viewer's actual ID and does not make the user a peer of the Hola network.
The project's status is uncertain: it was broken for a while due to Twitch's integrity check, which was rolled out and reverted around May 31 and June 1, 2023. Loading streams can take longer, up to around 10 seconds. In Firefox and browsers built from its code, if the server is not running, streams cannot be viewed at all; Chrome-like browsers fall back to the ad-filled stream. Custom proxies can be used with the --proxy option, but they must be in countries where Twitch does not serve ads, and that list likely varies over time.
Key features
- Runs a Rust server to retrieve and relay Twitch livestream and VOD playlists
- Browser extension redirects video playlist requests to the server
- Uses the Hola network to get a Russian proxy for playlist requests
- Generates its own Twitch ID instead of the viewer's actual ID
- Supports custom proxies via --proxy for regions where Twitch does not serve ads
- Provides pre-built releases and can be built from source with Cargo
Best for: People who want to try an open-source, proxy-based approach to reducing Twitch livestream ads and are willing to run a local server and browser extension.
Good for
- Open source; the repository notes GPL-3.0 and MIT licenses.
- Supports custom proxies via --proxy rather than relying only on Hola.
- Does not use the viewer's actual Twitch ID and does not make the user a peer of the Hola network.
Watch out for
- Status is uncertain; it was broken for a while due to Twitch's integrity check.
- Depends on the Hola network for a Russian proxy; Hola may ban users or stop running servers in Russia.
- In Firefox and similar browsers, streams cannot be viewed if the server is not running.
luminous-ttv at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Twitch Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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luminous-ttv FAQ
How does luminous-ttv avoid Twitch ads?
It runs a Rust server that obtains a Russian proxy through the Hola network. A browser extension redirects video playlist requests to the server, which requests the playlist through that proxy. The project states that Twitch does not currently serve livestream ads to users in Russia.
What happens if the server is not running?
In Firefox and browsers built from its code, the extension's error fallback cannot be used, so streams cannot be viewed at all. In Chrome-like browsers, the extension falls back to the ad-filled stream.
Can I use a proxy other than the Hola network?
Yes. The program supports custom proxies with the --proxy option, but the proxy must be in a country where Twitch does not serve ads. The README lists countries tested in September 2021, and notes the list likely varies over time.
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