vlcstreamer ☆

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Description:
Stream videos to mobile devices using VLC

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.25@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: streaming video ios media-server vlc

Install: brew install --cask vlcstreamer

About:
VLC Streamer is a utility that enables on-demand video streaming from a computer to iOS devices over a local network. It works by utilizing a helper application on the host machine to transcode and serve media files directly to the VLC app on an iPhone or iPad. This provides a seamless solution for watching personal video collections on mobile devices without requiring manual file conversion or synchronization.

Key Features:

Real-time video transcoding for mobile compatibility
Local Wi-Fi streaming without uploading files to the cloud
Integration with the native VLC iOS app for playback
Support for a wide range of video formats and codecs

Use Cases:

Watching large video files stored on a Mac directly on an iPhone
Streaming a home media library to an iPad without syncing via iTunes
Quickly sharing video content between devices on the same network

Alternatives:

Plex – Plex offers a more comprehensive media server with library management and remote access, but is heavier than VLC Streamer's lightweight streaming approach.
Airflow – Airflow provides a similar AirPlay and direct streaming functionality with a modern UI and robust format support.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 8, 2024 7:37pm	5.25	0	VERSION_BUMP	6aa281b7