What is this?
A personal collection of IPTV live-stream source lists (M3U playlists) for Chinese and international TV channels, maintained casually by one person as a hobby.
A personal collection of IPTV live-stream source lists (M3U playlists) for Chinese and international TV channels, maintained casually by one person as a hobby.Is this an app or just a list of channel links?It is just a set of M3U/JSON playlist files and subscription URLs you load into a separate player app; there is no app or code here.
It is just a set of M3U/JSON playlist files and subscription URLs you load into a separate player app; there is no app or code here.How do I use these lists?Copy one of the subscription URLs (like the Gather.m3u or Live.m3u links) into a compatible IPTV player app and add it as a playlist source.
Copy one of the subscription URLs (like the Gather.m3u or Live.m3u links) into a compatible IPTV player app and add it as a playlist source.What player app do I need?You need a separate IPTV player; the README recommends APTV or OK影视 for mobile, TiviMate/OTT/Televizo for TV boxes, and PotPlayer/QMPlay2/ZyPlayer for Windows.
You need a separate IPTV player; the README recommends APTV or OK影视 for mobile, TiviMate/OTT/Televizo for TV boxes, and PotPlayer/QMPlay2/ZyPlayer for Windows.Do the streams always work?No, sources frequently break and are patched irregularly; the changelog shows constant fixes for dead links, failover, and playback bugs across different players.
No, sources frequently break and are patched irregularly; the changelog shows constant fixes for dead links, failover, and playback bugs across different players.Is this just for Chinese channels?Mostly Chinese/regional channels (CCTV, Migu, sports, HK/TW feeds) plus some international streams like YouTube/Twitch proxies, so it's aimed mainly at Chinese-speaking IPTV users.
Mostly Chinese/regional channels (CCTV, Migu, sports, HK/TW feeds) plus some international streams like YouTube/Twitch proxies, so it's aimed mainly at Chinese-speaking IPTV users.How often is the list updated?Irregularly ('佛系更新' means update-when-the-mood-strikes), though the changelog shows fixes roughly every few days to weeks, with refresh cycles for some lists set as low as 15-30 minutes.
Irregularly ('佛系更新' means update-when-the-mood-strikes), though the changelog shows fixes roughly every few days to weeks, with refresh cycles for some lists set as low as 15-30 minutes.What's the difference between Gather.m3u and Live.m3u?Gather.m3u is a condensed/curated playlist sourced mainly from GitHub-hosted feeds, while Live.m3u aggregates live streams collected from various platforms and users, including custom personalized channels.
Gather.m3u is a condensed/curated playlist sourced mainly from GitHub-hosted feeds, while Live.m3u aggregates live streams collected from various platforms and users, including custom personalized channels.Is there support if a channel stops working?There's a Telegram group for downloads and discussion, and a pinned FAQ thread that the author says already answers most common issues.
There's a Telegram group for downloads and discussion, and a pinned FAQ thread that the author says already answers most common issues.Can I add my own channels?Yes, the README mentions a feature for customizing your own M3U list by sharing streamers or channels you like ('个性化 M3U 定制').
Yes, the README mentions a feature for customizing your own M3U list by sharing streamers or channels you like ('个性化 M3U 定制').What are similar projects?IPTV, iptv, bug, IPTV, Tvlist-awesome-m3u-m3u8, LibreTV, awesome-iptv, iptv-api
IPTV, iptv, bug, IPTV, Tvlist-awesome-m3u-m3u8, LibreTV, awesome-iptv, iptv-apiWhich topics is it in?live, m3u, m3u8, iptv, live-streaming, video-player, video-streaming, youtube, streaming, shell, china, list
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