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chundonglinlin/srs-sea — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2015-10-26

JavaAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TL;DR

An Android app that broadcasts live video from your phone's camera over HTTP to a streaming server, so viewers can watch in a browser.

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  root((srs-sea))
    What it does
      Live broadcast
      Phone camera capture
      HTTP streaming
      Low latency
    Tech stack
      Java
      Android
      H.264 encoder
      FLV format
    Use cases
      Stream a concert
      Fitness class stream
      Product demo stream
      Behind the scenes content
    Audience
      Small streamers
      Fitness instructors
      Small businesses

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Broadcast a concert or event live directly from an Android phone.

REASON 2

Stream a fitness class to viewers watching in a web browser.

REASON 3

Run live product demos or behind-the-scenes content for a business.

REASON 4

Go live without special equipment, using only your phone's camera.

What's in the stack?

JavaAndroidH.264FLV

How it stacks up

chundonglinlin/srs-seaabhishek-kumar09/pmdahus1/cdt
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2015-10-262020-11-152024-11-05
MaintenanceDormantDormantStale
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Android 4.1+ and a compatible streaming server to receive the HTTP stream.

The README does not state license terms.

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Prompt 1
Show me how to set up this Android app to stream live video over HTTP.
Prompt 2
Explain how the app compresses video with H.264 without draining battery.
Prompt 3
Help me connect this app's stream to a compatible RTMP streaming server.
Prompt 4
What Android versions and devices does this app support for live streaming?

Frequently asked questions

wtf is srs-sea?

An Android app that broadcasts live video from your phone's camera over HTTP to a streaming server, so viewers can watch in a browser.

What language is srs-sea written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, Android, H.264.

Is srs-sea actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2015-10-26).

What license does srs-sea use?

The README does not state license terms.

How hard is srs-sea to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is srs-sea for?

Mainly general.

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