sxyazi/free-hls

Free-HLS is a tool that lets you upload and share video clips by taking advantage of free image hosting services as the storage backend. Think of it as a "video hosting hack", instead of paying for dedicated video hosting or relying on platforms like YouTube, this project chops your video into small pieces, uploads them to free image hosts, and gives you a link you can share anywhere. The whole package includes everything needed for slicing, converting, uploading, and instantly sharing your videos. The system has two parts: a server and a client. The server is the web interface you deploy (the README suggests using Docker, which is essentially a one-command install), and once it's running, you can visit it in your browser. The client is a command-line script (up.py) that you run on your computer to process a video file. It cuts the video into segments, transcodes it into a streamable format, and uploads the pieces to whatever image hosting service you've configured. You can then list your uploaded videos and get shareable links through simple commands. This would appeal to someone who wants to embed or share video content on a blog, forum, or website without paying for video hosting or dealing with platform restrictions. For example, if you run a small personal site and want to share tutorial clips, game highlights, or short demos without relying on YouTube or Vimeo, this gives you a free alternative. The tradeoff is that you're depending on free image hosting services, which could change their policies or go offline, so it's a budget-friendly but potentially fragile solution. The README notes that the project is intended for learning and communication purposes, and the creators take no responsibility for any losses that might occur from using it. Configuration involves choosing an "upload driver" (essentially picking which image hosting service to use) and pointing the client at your server.