r/node • u/FinalLaugh • 19d ago

Question about how do I go on about building a live video stream app with nodejs.

So, I need to create a node app where user can start a live video stream from his camera. Like, I can click on start stream and the video starts streaming from the webcam and a link also appears so others can see the stream too.

Now, the problem I have is I don't know how do I go on about achieving this. I tried 'node-media-server' package but it just starts stream via OBS whereas I want t start stream with the device webcam and mic and also get the link for the stream so the streamer can invite other people to watch it. Any tutorials, libraries that could help me? Thanks.

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u/CreepingBeauty99 19d ago

Yeah, this is the conclusion I came to when the startup I was working for proposed it. If you really want to do this well, pay someone who is already prepared to do it well. Your implementation is going to be disappointing to both your stakeholders and your users

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u/YouDantKnowMe 19d ago

Video implementations are like onions: there's 100 layers & it gets harder not to cry the more layers you peel away.

There're a few things I always recommend buying off the shelf & this is one.