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Large M3U downloads that exceed the 300s Redis lock TTL caused Celery Beat to re-queue duplicate tasks, creating overlapping downloads that never complete. Files changed: - core/utils.py: Add TaskLockRenewer class — a daemon thread that periodically renews Redis lock TTL (every 120s) to prevent expiry during long-running tasks. - apps/m3u/tasks.py: Apply TaskLockRenewer to refresh_single_m3u_account and refresh_m3u_groups; add HTTP timeout (30s connect, 60s read) to M3U download (the only download path missing one); stream M3U download to disk instead of accumulating in memory; add Celery task time limits (1 hour hard limit). - apps/epg/tasks.py: Apply TaskLockRenewer to refresh_epg_data and parse_programs_for_tvg_id; add Celery task time limits (30 min / 1 hour). Verified with a throttled test server: locks renewed at T+120s, T+240s, T+360s; 50,000 streams processed with no duplicate tasks. |
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🎬 Dispatcharr — Your Ultimate IPTV & Stream Management Companion
📖 What is Dispatcharr?
Dispatcharr is an open-source powerhouse for managing IPTV streams, EPG data, and VOD content with elegance and control.
Born from necessity and built with passion, it started as a personal project by OkinawaBoss and evolved with contributions from legends like dekzter, SergeantPanda and Bucatini.
Think of Dispatcharr as the *arr family's IPTV cousin — simple, smart, and designed for streamers who want reliability and flexibility.
🎯 What Can I Do With Dispatcharr?
Dispatcharr empowers you with complete IPTV control. Here are some real-world scenarios:
💡 Consolidate Multiple IPTV Sources
Combine streams from multiple providers into a single interface. Manage, filter, and organize thousands of channels with ease.
📺 Integrate with Media Centers
Use HDHomeRun emulation to add virtual tuners to Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin. They'll discover Dispatcharr as a live TV source and can record programs directly to their own DVR libraries.
📡 Create a Personal TV Ecosystem
Merge live TV channels with custom EPG guides. Generate XMLTV schedules or use auto-matching to align channels with existing program data. Export as M3U, Xtream Codes API, or HDHomeRun device.
🔧 Transcode & Optimize Streams
Configure output profiles with FFmpeg transcoding to optimize streams for different clients — reduce bandwidth, standardize formats, or add audio normalization.
🔐 Centralize VPN Access
Run Dispatcharr through a VPN container (like Gluetun) so all streams route through a single VPN connection. Your clients access geo-blocked content without needing individual VPNs, reducing bandwidth overhead and simplifying network management.
🚀 Monitor & Manage in Real-Time
Track active streams, client connections, and bandwidth usage with live statistics. Monitor buffering events and stream quality. Automatic failover keeps viewers connected when streams fail—seamlessly switching to backup sources without interruption.
👥 Share Access Safely
Create multiple user accounts with granular permissions. Share streams via M3U playlists or Xtream Codes API while controlling which users access which channels, profiles, or features. Network-based access restrictions available for additional security.
🔌 Extend with Plugins
Build custom integrations using Dispatcharr's robust plugin system. Automate tasks, connect to external services, or add entirely new workflows.
✨ Why You'll Love Dispatcharr
✅ Stream Proxy & Relay — Intercept and proxy IPTV streams with real-time client management
✅ M3U & Xtream Codes — Import, filter, and organize playlists with multiple backend support
✅ EPG Matching & Generation — Auto-match EPG to channels or generate custom TV guides
✅ Video on Demand — Stream movies and TV series with rich metadata and IMDB/TMDB integration
✅ Multi-Format Output — Export as M3U, XMLTV EPG, Xtream Codes API, or HDHomeRun device
✅ Real-Time Monitoring — Live connection stats, bandwidth tracking, and automatic failover
✅ Stream Profiles — Configure different stream profiles for various clients and bandwidth requirements
✅ Flexible Streaming Backends — VLC, FFmpeg, Streamlink, or custom backends for transcoding and streaming
✅ Multi-User & Access Control — Granular permissions and network-based access restrictions
✅ Plugin System — Extend functionality with custom plugins for automation and integrations
✅ Fully Self-Hosted — Total control, no third-party dependencies
Screenshots
🛠️ Troubleshooting & Help
- General help? Visit Dispatcharr Docs
- Community support? Join our Discord
🚀 Get Started in Minutes
🐳 Quick Start with Docker (Recommended)
docker pull ghcr.io/dispatcharr/dispatcharr:latest
docker run -d \
-p 9191:9191 \
--name dispatcharr \
-v dispatcharr_data:/data \
ghcr.io/dispatcharr/dispatcharr:latest
Customize ports and volumes to fit your setup.
🐋 Docker Compose Options
| Use Case | File | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All-in-One Deployment | docker-compose.aio.yml | ⭐ Recommended! A simple, all-in-one solution — everything runs in a single container for quick setup. |
| Modular Deployment | docker-compose.yml | Separate containers for Dispatcharr, Celery, Redis, and Postgres — perfect if you want more granular control. |
| Development Environment | docker-compose.dev.yml | Developer-friendly setup with pre-configured ports and settings for contributing and testing. |
🛠️ Building from Source
⚠️ Warning: Not officially supported — but if you're here, you know what you're doing!
If you are running a Debian-based OS, use the debian_install.sh script. For other OS, contribute a script and we’ll add it!
🤝 Want to Contribute?
We welcome PRs, issues, ideas, and suggestions!
Here's how you can join the party:
- Follow our coding style and best practices.
- Be respectful, helpful, and open-minded.
- Respect the CC BY-NC-SA license.
Whether it's writing docs, squashing bugs, or building new features, your contribution matters! 🙋
📚 Documentation & Roadmap
- 📖 Documentation: Dispatcharr Docs
Upcoming Features (in no particular order):
- 🎬 VOD Management Enhancements — Granular metadata control and cleanup of unwanted VOD content
- 📁 Media Library — Import local files and serve them over XC API
- 👥 Enhanced User Management — Customizable XC API output per user account
- 🔄 Output Stream Profiles — Different clients with different stream profiles (bandwidth control, quality tiers)
- 🔌 Fallback Videos — Automatic fallback content when channels are unavailable
- 📡 Webhooks — Event-driven integrations and automations
❤️ Shoutouts
A huge thank you to all the incredible open-source projects and libraries that power Dispatcharr. We stand on the shoulders of giants!
⚖️ License
Dispatcharr is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0:
- BY: Give credit where credit's due.
- NC: No commercial use.
- SA: Share alike if you remix.
For full license details, see LICENSE.
✉️ Connect With Us
Have a question? Want to suggest a feature? Just want to say hi?
➡️ Open an issue or reach out on Discord.