Enhancing MediaMTX Usage: Questions, Feedback, and Suggestions for Improvement

[ayserbataineh]

Question

First, I would like to thank you for this great application; it has been very helpful. However, I have a few questions and suggestions that I hope can improve its usage:

Adding Paths Through the API:
Is it possible to add paths dynamically through the API?

Credential Encryption and Publishing Security:
I found the documentation about setting encrypted credentials a bit unclear. While publishing using a command like:
ffmpeg rtsp://whatever ==> rtmp://streamingserver
Where should I put the credentials to ensure that not anyone can publish to the streaming server?

On-Demand Streaming:
Is it possible to configure the server so that streams start only when requested? For example, if an RTSP pushed to the server, the RTMP stream would start; otherwise, it would remain paused.

Recording Configuration:
I attempted to set up recording but couldn’t manage it. Can you provide a step-by-step guide to help configure recording properly?

Reliability for Real-World Use:
I’m using MediaMTX to push RTSP streams from IP cameras to the server and embed them on my website, which many clients access. Is MediaMTX reliable enough for this purpose, or would I need additional configurations or hardware to ensure stability?

Improving the Documentation:
While the README is helpful, I feel it could be more detailed for users who are new to streaming services. For example, clearer explanations about configurations, use cases, and examples would make it easier to understand and utilize the tool.

Thank you for your efforts in developing such a great application. My feedback is meant to help improve it further, and I truly appreciate your work.