Open Source Python IPTV Players for Linux

IPTV is a community-curated M3U playlist repository that aggregates free TV channels from around the world, allowing users to stream live television content over the internet or via locally available free broadcasts. It compiles lists of links to television channels that can be opened in any video player or IPTV client that supports the M3U format, effectively turning the open internet into a global TV guide. The repository is maintained by enthusiasts who gather publicly accessible channel streams, making it possible to watch international channels without subscription services, as long as users comply with applicable laws and licensing. By providing up-to-date playlists, IPTV aims to simplify the discovery and use of free television content, empowering users to explore regional, public-service, and independent broadcasts globally.

Dispatcharr is a self-hosted IPTV and streaming management platform built for people who want full control over their playlists, streams, and program guide (EPG) data. It lets you import M3U/EPG sources, curate and organize them with filtering and grouping, and serve them reliably to clients like Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby with advanced proxying and failover support. Designed with both simple personal use and larger self-hosted setups in mind, Dispatcharr offers real-time streaming statistics, automated EPG matching, and a responsive interface that helps you manage your video on demand (VOD) content alongside live channels. The project has evolved from a personal tool to a collaborative open-source effort with beta-phase features including a dashboard, flexible proxy engine, and compatibility with multiple output formats. With extensible plugin support and frequent contributions, Dispatcharr aims to unify and simplify IPTV workflows while staying entirely self-hosted.

OpenBroadcaster has a simple and effective web-based automation system with scheduler to conveniently manage your station from just about anywhere, through the creation of content lists that can play out over both terrestrial or internet radio and TV, using a mobile-friendly 'drag-and-drop' interface. Setting up repeating content, such as station identification, public service announcements or advertisements is "point and click" easy.

VLC based IPTV player