libhdhomerun ☆
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Description:
C library for controlling SiliconDust HDHomeRun TV tuners
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: tv-tuner video-streaming dvr multimedia library
Install: brew install libhdhomerun
About:
Libhdhomerun is the official software development kit (SDK) for interacting with SiliconDust HDHomeRun networked TV tuners. It provides a C library and command-line utilities to discover devices, manage tuner states, and stream video content. This enables developers to integrate live TV and DVR functionality into custom applications.
Key Features:
  • Device discovery and status monitoring
  • Live TV streaming and DVR recording control
  • Command-line utility for direct interaction
  • Lightweight C library for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Building custom DVR and media center software
  • Integrating live TV tuning into network applications
  • Automating tuner configuration and diagnostics
Alternatives:
  • NextPVR – Full-featured PVR backend server that supports HDHomeRun devices but is a larger application rather than a library.
  • Plex – Commercial media server with HDHomeRun integration, providing a complete ecosystem but less flexibility for custom development.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 2:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0150f843
May 6, 2023 10:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 34f984e1
May 3, 2023 9:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP eaaa141d
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