Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out how to embed VLC in another program. I remember hearing that Miro uses VLC somehow, but I can’t find any mention of it in Miro’s source code.
I’ve been looking through the code, hoping to understand the process, but I’m stuck. Does anyone know how Miro actually incorporates VLC? Or if they even do?
I’m pretty new to this, so any insights would be super helpful. Maybe I’m missing something obvious? If you’ve got experience with this or know where I should be looking, I’d really appreciate your input!
yo, have u checked miro’s github repo? sometimes companies keep their integration code separate. might be worth looking there. also, try grepping for ‘vlc’ in the entire codebase, not just obvious places. could be hiding in some unexpected files. good luck with ur project!
As someone who’s worked on similar integrations, I can tell you that Miro likely uses libVLC, not the full VLC player. libVLC is a powerful library that provides VLC’s core functionality without the GUI overhead. It’s commonly used for embedding video playback capabilities into other applications.
To find references in the source code, try searching for terms like ‘libvlc’, ‘vlc_instance_t’, or ‘libvlc_media_player_new’. These are typical libVLC API calls. Also, check the project’s dependencies or build files for any mention of libVLC.
If you’re looking to implement something similar, I’d recommend starting with libVLC’s documentation and examples. It’s quite straightforward once you get the hang of it.
I’ve actually gone through a similar process when integrating VLC into a custom media player project. From my experience, Miro most likely uses libVLC, which is a more lightweight and flexible option compared to the full VLC player.
When I was working on my project, I found that the key was to look for specific libVLC function calls in the codebase. Try searching for things like ‘libvlc_media_new’, ‘libvlc_media_player_play’, or ‘libvlc_audio_set_volume’. These are common libVLC API functions that Miro might be using.
Another tip: check the project’s build configuration or dependency files. You might find references to libVLC there, which could give you a starting point for understanding how it’s integrated.
If you’re having trouble finding these references, it’s possible that Miro is using a wrapper or abstraction layer around libVLC. In that case, you might need to dig a bit deeper into their custom media handling code.
hey there! i’m not 100% sure, but i think Miro might use libVLC instead of the full VLC player. it’s a library that gives you VLC’s core functionality without the whole interface. you could try searching for ‘libvlc’ in the source code maybe? just a thought, hope it helps!