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ytdlp2STRM serves YouTube, Twitch, and Crunchyroll videos through dynamic URLs using yt-dlp and Flask.
About ytdlp2STRM
ytdlp2STRM is an open-source Python script that serves YouTube, Twitch, and Crunchyroll videos without storing them. It uses yt-dlp through Flask to create dynamic URLs that can be used as STRM files for playback in Jellyfin or Emby.
It provides a local web interface and can be installed on Linux or Windows or run in Docker. It requires Python 3.10 or 3.11, FFmpeg, and a yt-dlp binary available on the system PATH.
Key features
- Serves YouTube videos without local storage via dynamic URLs
- Serves Twitch videos without local storage via dynamic URLs
- Serves Crunchyroll videos without local storage via dynamic URLs
- Generates STRM files for use in Jellyfin or Emby
- Provides local web GUI for setup and access
- Supports Docker deployment with persistent media volume
Best for: People who self-host Jellyfin or Emby and want to watch YouTube, Twitch, or Crunchyroll through STRM files.
Good for
- Open-source Python code available on GitHub
- Serves videos without local file storage
- Supports Linux, Windows, and Docker installations
Watch out for
- Requires Python, FFmpeg, and yt-dlp installed and on PATH
- Tested with Python 3.10 and 3.11; newer versions may cause errors
- Docker use requires manual port and volume configuration
ytdlp2STRM at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Twitch Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ytdlp2STRM FAQ
What is required to run ytdlp2STRM?
Python 3, FFmpeg available on the system PATH, and yt-dlp available on the system PATH as a binary.
How do I access ytdlp2STRM after installing it?
Check the GUI in a browser at http://localhost:5000/, or http://localhost:5005/ for the Docker example.
How does it work with Jellyfin or Emby?
It creates dynamic URLs from yt-dlp data that can be used as STRM files for playback in Jellyfin or Emby.
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