Shinobi
Shinobi is open source video management software written in Node.js, designed for use on enterprise or edge machines.
About Shinobi
Shinobi is open source video management software written in Node.js for recording and viewing camera streams. It is designed for performance on enterprise machines or edge computers, and users set it up by logging in, adding camera details, and setting options.
Streams and recordings can be viewed by opening a web page, including on mobile devices, with no installation on the viewing device. It uses WebSocket to push realtime events to connected clients and can serve as a base for custom video applications.
Key features
- Record and view camera streams through a web interface
- Run on enterprise machines or edge computers
- Add cameras by entering camera details and setting options
- Push realtime events to connected clients with WebSocket
- View streams and recordings on mobile devices via browser
- Serve as a base platform for custom video needs
Best for: People and organizations that need to record and view cameras on their own enterprise or edge hardware.
Good for
- Designed for performance on enterprise or edge hardware
- Viewing needs only a capable browser with no installation on the viewing device
- Community development with professional support from Shinobi Systems
Shinobi at a glance
- Website
- shinobi.video
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shinobi FAQ
What can Shinobi be used for?
Uses listed include a baby monitor, construction site montage viewer, and store camera DVR.
How do you add cameras?
Log in to your account, add camera details, set options, then view streams and recordings.
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