Launch the application (e.g., docker compose up -d or node restream.js ).

Multi-threaded stream proxying, channel grouping, dynamic playlist generation, and automatic EPG syncing.

Before touching code, we must define the act itself. (or relay streaming) is the process of taking a live video stream from one source and pushing it to a different destination server or player.

Forwards the stream directly without caching, helpful for bypassing CORS restrictions.

Share access with friends or family without revealing your actual provider's stream URL.

The landscape of digital video streaming has shifted heavily toward Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). For developers, network engineers, and streaming enthusiasts, the concept of "restreaming"—taking an existing IPTV feed and redistributing it—presents a unique set of technical challenges.

Repositories like m3u-proxy-token allow you to add a unique token to every request. This prevents leeching.