hunlongyu/zy-player

ZY Player is a free, ad-free desktop video player application built with Vue and Electron, a framework that lets web technologies run as a native desktop app on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The project is primarily described in Chinese, but the core purpose is clear: it lets you browse and play video resources from the internet through a clean interface. The player supports IPTV (internet-based television streams) and satellite live broadcasts, meaning you can tune into live channels in addition to on-demand content. Video sources can be customized by the user and imported or exported as configuration files, so you can share your source lists with others or back them up. The app offers two browsing modes: a poster grid view that shows cover art for each title, and a traditional list view. Other features include a playback history that automatically resumes where you left off, a favorites folder that can also be imported and exported, a one-click search across all configured sources with a saved search history, and the ability to export download links for video resources. A minimal "slim mode" strips the interface down to just the essentials. Third-party external players are also supported if you prefer a different playback engine. The README includes a full keyboard shortcut reference: arrow keys handle seeking and volume, F toggles full screen, M mutes, Space plays or pauses, and Alt plus the arrow keys step through episodes. The project also has companion apps for Android and iOS as well as a TV-optimized version built by a separate contributor. The README notes that download channels for installable packages were temporarily closed at the time of writing, and that all video content comes from third-party internet sources. The software is described as intended for learning and reference purposes only.