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qist/tvbox

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TLDR

A collection of JSON configuration files for Chinese Android TV streaming apps (TVBox and OK Video) that point the apps at movie, TV, and live-channel video sources curated by the community.

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  root((tvbox configs))
    What it does
      JSON config files
      Streaming source lists
      Live channel configs
    Apps supported
      TVBox
      OK Video
    Cloud storage
      Alibaba Cloud Drive
      Xunlei storage
    Use cases
      Watch movies and TV
      Fork for custom config
      Personal media access
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Load a ready-made JSON config into TVBox or OK Video to instantly access a curated library of streaming sources.

USE CASE 2

Fork the repository and build your own custom config combining the sources that work best for you.

USE CASE 3

Connect Alibaba Cloud Drive or Xunlei cloud storage to the app for personal video playback.

Tech stack

JavaScriptJSON

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires TVBox or OK Video app on an Android TV device, streaming sources may go offline without notice.

For personal testing and study only, commercial use and redistribution are not allowed, the owner makes no guarantees about legality or availability of sources.

In plain English

This repository is a collection of configuration files for Chinese-language media streaming apps, primarily TVBox and OK Video (OK影视). These are Android media player applications designed for TV boxes and Android-based set-top devices. The configuration files define streaming sources, including on-demand movie and TV libraries and live broadcast channels, which the apps read to locate and play video content. The README is written entirely in Chinese. It lists more than a dozen numbered JSON configuration files, each assembling a different combination of streaming sources gathered from various community contributors. Some configurations are minimal and lightweight, others bundle a wider range of sources. There are also configurations combining multiple source collections and ones tailored for specific app versions. The repository includes guidance on connecting Chinese cloud storage services such as Alibaba Cloud Drive and Xunlei cloud storage for video playback. The README warns users about rate limits and the risk of having accounts blocked if too many simultaneous connections are made. A disclaimer section in the README states the content is shared for personal testing and study only, must not be used commercially, and must not be used in ways that violate applicable laws. Users who access, copy, or fork the content accept full responsibility for their own use, and the repository owner makes no guarantees about the legality, accuracy, or continued availability of the sources. The author describes it as a personal repository that they maintain when they can, with no promise that configurations will stay working over time. Visitors who want to use the configurations are encouraged to fork the repository for their own use.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I load one of the qist/tvbox JSON config files into the TVBox Android app? Walk me through each step.
Prompt 2
Show me the JSON structure of a TVBox configuration file so I can add my own streaming source entry.
Prompt 3
What is the difference between the numbered config files in this repo and which one should I try first for TVBox?
Prompt 4
How do I fork this repo and add a custom live-channel source to my own version of the config?
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