How to use the command `mediamtx` (with examples)

This article provides examples of how to use the mediamtx command, which is a real-time media server and proxy. mediamtx allows users to run a media server and proxy, configure custom locations for the server, and start it as a daemon.

Use case 1: Run MediaMTX

Code:

mediamtx

Motivation:

Running mediamtx without any arguments starts the MediaMTX real-time media server and proxy. This is useful when you want to quickly start the server and use its default configuration.

Explanation:

The command mediamtx is used to run the MediaMTX real-time media server and proxy. This command does not require any additional arguments and starts the server with the default configuration.

Example output:

MediaMTX server started on http://localhost:8080

Use case 2: Run MediaMTX with a custom config location

Code:

mediamtx path/to/config.yml

Motivation:

Using a custom configuration file allows users to modify various settings of the MediaMTX server and proxy according to their requirements. This is useful when you want to specify a specific configuration file instead of using the default one.

Explanation:

The command mediamtx followed by the path to a configuration file allows users to run the MediaMTX server and proxy with a custom configuration. By specifying the custom file location, users can modify settings such as network ports, media directory paths, authentication options, and more.

Example output:

MediaMTX server started on http://localhost:8080 using custom config file: path/to/config.yml

Use case 3: Start MediaMTX as a daemon

Code:

systemctl start mediamtx

Motivation:

Starting MediaMTX as a daemon allows it to run in the background automatically. This is useful for long-running server processes that should not be tied to a specific user session.

Explanation:

The command systemctl start mediamtx starts the MediaMTX server as a daemon using the system’s service manager. This ensures that the server runs in the background continuously, even if the user logs out. It enables the server to be started at boot time and managed by the system.

Example output:

MediaMTX server started as a daemon.

Conclusion:

In this article, we explored various use cases of the mediamtx command. We learned how to run the MediaMTX server and proxy, run it with a custom configuration file, and start it as a daemon. These examples demonstrate the flexibility and functionality of the mediamtx command, allowing users to easily configure and deploy a real-time media server and proxy.