How to use the command 'peerflix' (with examples)
Peerflix is a command-line tool that allows users to stream video or audio-based torrents to a media player. This article will provide examples of various use cases for the command.
Use case 1: Stream the largest media file in a torrent
Code:
peerflix "torrent_url|magnet_link"
Motivation: This use case is helpful when you only want to stream the largest media file in a torrent, saving both time and bandwidth.
Explanation: The “torrent_url|magnet_link” parameter should be replaced with the URL or magnet link of the desired torrent. This command will start streaming the largest media file from the torrent to the default media player.
Example output: The largest media file from the provided torrent will begin streaming to the media player.
Use case 2: List all streamable files contained in a torrent
Code:
peerflix "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567" --list
Motivation: Sometimes, it can be useful to know all the available files within a torrent before deciding which one to stream.
Explanation: The “magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef01234567” parameter is the magnet link of the torrent. The “–list” argument is added to the command to display all the streamable files within the torrent.
Example output: A list of all the streamable files contained in the torrent will be displayed.
Use case 3: Stream the largest file in a torrent to VLC
Code:
peerflix "http://example.net/music.torrent" --vlc
Motivation: VLC is a popular media player with various features and compatibility. This use case allows users to stream the largest file from a torrent directly to VLC.
Explanation: The “http://example.net/music.torrent" is the URL of the torrent file. The “–vlc” argument is used to specify VLC as the media player to stream the file to.
Example output: The largest file from the provided torrent will start streaming to VLC.
Use case 4: Stream the largest file in a torrent to MPlayer, with subtitles
Code:
peerflix "torrent_url|magnet_link" --mplayer --subtitles subtitle-file.srt
Motivation: Some media files in torrents may have subtitles, making it more convenient for users who rely on subtitles while watching videos. This use case allows users to stream the largest file from a torrent to MPlayer while including subtitles.
Explanation: The “torrent_url|magnet_link” parameter should be replaced with the URL or magnet link of the torrent. The “–mplayer” argument specifies MPlayer as the media player. The “–subtitles subtitle-file.srt” argument is used to add subtitles to the streaming.
Example output: The largest file from the provided torrent will begin streaming to MPlayer with the specified subtitle file.
Use case 5: Stream all files from a torrent to Airplay
Code:
peerflix "torrent_url|magnet_link" --all --airplay
Motivation: Airplay is a technology that allows users to stream media content wirelessly from their devices to compatible devices such as Apple TV. This use case enables users to stream all files from a torrent directly to Airplay.
Explanation: The “torrent_url|magnet_link” parameter should be replaced with the URL or magnet link of the torrent. The “–all” argument is used to stream all the files within the torrent. The “–airplay” argument is added to specify Airplay as the target media player.
Example output: All files from the provided torrent will start streaming to the Airplay-enabled device.
Conclusion:
The peerflix command is a handy tool for streaming video or audio-based torrents to media players. With the examples provided in this article, users can easily leverage the command to stream specific files from torrents or even stream the entire torrent to their preferred media players.
