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# bitvid - Decentralized Video Sharing
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##### IPNS: [k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1](https://k51qzi5uqu5dgwr4oejq9rk41aoe9zcupenby6iqecsk5byc7rx48uecd133a1.ipns.dweb.link/)
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**bitvid** is a decentralized platform where users can share videos and follow creators with privacy and freedom. Built with a static site architecture, it’s lightweight, efficient, and fully decentralized, making it ideal for hosting or local deployment.
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## Features
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- **Decentralized Sharing**: Video sharing without central servers.
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- **Private Video Listings**: Share encrypted videos for added privacy.
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- **Nostr Integration**: Use Nostr keys for login and interaction.
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- **WebTorrent Streaming**: Stream videos directly through torrent technology.
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- **Developer-Friendly**: Open source and customizable for your needs.
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- **Responsive Design**: Seamless experience across devices.
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---
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## For Users
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### Getting Started
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1. **Visit the Site**: Navigate to the live instance of **bitvid** (e.g., `[https://bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network)`).
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2. **Login with Nostr**:
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- Use a compatible Nostr browser extension or manually input your public key.
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### Post a video
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The upload modal enforces **Title + (URL or Magnet)**. Hosted URLs are strongly recommended so the player can start instantly, and you may also add a magnet for resilience.
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- **Title**: Required. Matches the in-app validation copy.
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- **Hosted URL (recommended)**: Supply an HTTPS MP4/WebM/HLS/DASH asset. This is the primary playback path.
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- **Magnet (optional but encouraged)**: Paste the literal `magnet:?xt=urn:btih:...` string. The form decodes it with `safeDecodeMagnet()` to prevent hash corruption. Never wrap magnets in `new URL()`—store them raw or decode then pass directly to the helpers.
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- **Web seeds (`ws=`)**: HTTPS only. Point to a file root (e.g., `https://cdn.example.com/video/`). Mixed-content (`http://`) hints are rejected just like the modal message explains.
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- **Additional sources (`xs=`)**: Recommend adding an HTTPS `.torrent` link so WebTorrent peers can bootstrap faster.
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- **Trackers**: Bitvid’s browser client only connects to WSS trackers shipped in `js/constants.js`. Do not add UDP or plaintext HTTP trackers to published magnets.
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- **Private toggle**: Encrypts the listing for invited viewers.
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### How playback works
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1. **URL-first**: `playVideoWithFallback({ url, magnet })` attempts the hosted URL immediately. Healthy URLs deliver the full experience without touching P2P resources.
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2. **WebTorrent fallback**: If the URL probe fails or returns an error status, Bitvid falls back to WebTorrent using the raw magnet. The helpers append HTTPS `ws=`/`xs=` hints so peers seed quickly.
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3. **Safety checks**: Magnets are decoded with `safeDecodeMagnet()` and normalized via `normalizeAndAugmentMagnet()` before reaching WebTorrent. Trackers remain WSS-only to satisfy browser constraints.
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4. **Operator playbook**: If a deployment causes playback regressions, flip the relevant feature flags back to their default values in `js/constants.js` and redeploy. Capture the rollback steps in AGENTS.md and the PR description so the Main channel stays stable.
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---
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## For Developers
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### Local Setup
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To run **bitvid** locally:
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1. Clone the repository:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/PR0M3TH3AN/bitvid.git
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cd bitvid
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```
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2. Start a local server:
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- Using Python:
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```bash
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python -m http.server 8000
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```
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- Or with Node.js:
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```bash
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npx serve
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```
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3. Open the site in your browser:
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```
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http://localhost:8000
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```
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### Configuration
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- **`config.js`**:
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- Toggle `isDevMode` for development (`true`) or production (`false`).
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- **`js/constants.js`**:
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- Source for browser-safe tracker lists and feature flags that govern WebTorrent behavior.
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- **Magnet helpers**:
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- Use `safeDecodeMagnet()` and `normalizeAndAugmentMagnet()` from `js/magnetUtils.js` to preserve hashes and add `ws=` / `xs=` hints safely.
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### Adding Features
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1. **Fork the repository** and create a new branch for your feature.
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2. Make changes and test locally.
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3. Submit a pull request with a detailed explanation of your contribution.
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---
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## For Contributors
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### How to Contribute
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1. **Fork and Clone**:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/PR0M3TH3AN/bitvid.git
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cd bitvid
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```
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2. **Create a Branch**:
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```bash
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git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
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```
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3. **Make Changes**:
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- Ensure your code follows best practices and is well-documented.
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4. **Test**:
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- Validate the site functionality locally before submitting.
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5. **Submit a Pull Request**:
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- Explain your changes and reference any related issues.
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### Contribution Guidelines
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- Follow the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).
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- Use clear, concise commit messages.
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- Respect the existing coding style and architecture.
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- Run the manual QA script (see below) and note results in PR descriptions for changes that affect upload or playback.
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---
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## Testing
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Use the manual QA checklist before releases or when altering upload/playback flows:
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1. Open the Upload modal, confirm validation (title plus URL or magnet), and test submissions for URL-only, magnet-only, and combined entries.
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2. Publish a post with both URL and magnet, verify the player streams the hosted URL, then simulate a URL failure and confirm WebTorrent playback.
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3. Paste encoded magnets to ensure `safeDecodeMagnet()` returns the raw string and `normalizeAndAugmentMagnet()` adds `ws=` / `xs=` hints without corruption.
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4. Confirm magnets include HTTPS `ws=` / optional `xs=` hints and use the WSS tracker list from `js/constants.js`.
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5. Spot-check Chromium and Firefox for console warnings (CORS, Range requests, tracker connectivity).
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See [`docs/qa.md`](docs/qa.md) for the copy/paste-friendly checklist we share with QA.
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---
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## Acknowledgments
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**bitvid** leverages the following open-source technologies:
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- **Nostr Tools** for decentralized identity management.
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- **WebTorrent** for P2P video streaming.
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- **TailwindCSS** for responsive design.
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---
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## Contact & Support
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- **Website**: [bitvid.network](https://bitvid.network)
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- **GitHub**: [PR0M3TH3AN](https://github.com/PR0M3TH3AN)
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- **Nostr**: [npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe](https://primal.net/p/npub13yarr7j6vjqjjkahd63dmr27curypehx45ucue286ac7sft27y0srnpmpe)
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