* fix(playback): harden embedded MPV polling loop and IPC error visibility
The 500ms session polling interval called refreshSession() unguarded:
a throwing addon call (getAddon/getSessionSnapshot) escaped the interval
callback as an uncaughtException in the main process on every tick.
Wrap each refresh in try-catch, log the first failure only, and resume
session updates once the addon recovers.
Embedded MPV IPC handlers also forwarded service calls without any
error handling, unlike every other events module. The renderer swallows
these rejections by design (guardIpc), so addon errors were completely
invisible. Route all registrations through a wrapper that logs the
failing channel in the main process before rethrowing.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
* fix(playback): track poll-failure log suppression per session
A healthy session in the same poll tick reset the shared
pollFailureLogged flag before the failing session was processed, so a
mixed healthy/failing session set logged the failure on every 500ms
tick — the flooding the flag was meant to prevent. Track logged
failures per session id instead and clean entries up on dispose.
Addresses Greptile/Codex review feedback on #1041.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Co-authored-by: 4gray <fourgray@proton.me>
Co-authored-by: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
Adds experimental embedded MPV support for Windows and Linux, expands packaging/runtime validation, and updates CI coverage for the cross-platform native addon.
Native addon (apps/electron-backend/native/src/embedded_mpv.mm)
- Extend SessionSnapshot with subtitleTracks, selectedSubtitleTrackId,
playbackSpeed, aspectOverride.
- Refactor track parsing into a shared updateTracksFromNode helper that
filters by mpv "type" so audio and subtitle tracks share the code path.
- Observe sid, speed, video-aspect-override; clear sub state on
MPV_EVENT_START_FILE.
- Export setSubtitleTrack (handles trackId === -1 as "no" to disable),
setSpeed (clamped to 0.25–4.0), setAspect (passthrough string for
video-aspect-override).
- Snapshot output now includes the new fields.
Service (embedded-mpv-native.service.ts) + IPC + preload
- Mirror methods on EmbeddedMpvNativeService with capability detection: each
method throws a descriptive error if the loaded addon doesn't expose the
underlying native function (i.e. user is running an older build).
- New IPC channels EMBEDDED_MPV_SET_SUBTITLE_TRACK, _SET_SPEED, _SET_ASPECT
registered in events file and exposed via preload.
- Extend EmbeddedMpvSupport with a capabilities probe so the renderer can
hide controls for features the current addon build doesn't ship.
Renderer (embedded-mpv-player.component.{ts,html})
- Three new popovers anchored above their buttons (subtitle / speed /
aspect), gated by capabilities() and (for subtitles) by track count.
- Subtitle popover includes an Off entry; speed/aspect use fixed presets.
- Error state now surfaces the same overlay as the stalled state, with a
Retry button that bumps the existing retryNonce signal — covers #8 from
the audit.
- All session-payload defaults (loading stub, error stub, refresh fallback,
dispose payload, native createSession default) updated for the new
required fields.
NOTE: Existing addon binaries do not expose the new methods. Until the
addon is rebuilt (pnpm run serve:backend:embedded-mpv or the release
build script), capabilities will report subtitles/playbackSpeed/
aspectOverride as false and the new buttons will simply not appear.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Entire-Checkpoint: f957cd9849e0
VLC was unconditionally spawned per click — VLC's own single-instance
preference fails because the per-launch RC args defeat its D-Bus
forwarder. Mirror the existing MPV reuse pattern so users can opt in to
driving one tracked VLC via its RC interface (clear + add) instead of
opening a new window every stream.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Entire-Checkpoint: f957cd9849e0
The embedded MPV player renders via libmpv into a custom Cocoa view, which
bypasses mpv's built-in screensaver inhibition. Hold an Electron
powerSaveBlocker (prevent-display-sleep) while any session is playing and
release it on pause, dispose, or shutdown.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Entire-Checkpoint: f957cd9849e0
- Introduced tooling for building and staging the macOS `libmpv` runtime for IPTVnator's embedded MPV player.
- Added `build-macos-runtime.mjs` for building an LGPL-compatible runtime from source.
- Created `stage-macos-runtime.mjs` for staging the built runtime artifacts.
- Implemented validation for the packaged embedded MPV runtime in `electron-after-pack.cjs` and `embedded-mpv-macos.cjs`.
- Updated packaging scripts to ensure the embedded MPV runtime is correctly integrated and validated during the build process.
- Added README files to document the expected layout and usage for the embedded MPV runtime artifacts.
Entire-Checkpoint: c6e522b4276c
- Added DatabaseWorkerClient to manage database operations in a worker thread.
- Created database-worker-client.ts to handle requests and responses between the main process and the worker.
- Introduced database-worker.types.ts for type definitions related to worker messages and operations.
- Implemented database.worker.ts to execute various database operations, including CRUD operations for playlists, content, and favorites.
- Added database.worker-connection.ts to manage database connections and ensure proper handling of SQLite instances.
- Created tests for DatabaseWorkerClient to ensure correct request handling and error management.
- Updated xtream.events.ts to allow suppression of error logging for specific requests.
- Enhanced EPG parser worker to include a busy timeout for SQLite operations.
- Integrated shutdown logic for the DatabaseWorkerClient in the main application lifecycle.
- Implemented tests for importing M3U playlists via native dialog.
- Added smoke tests for loading Xtream and Stalker content through IPC.
- Created tests to verify persistence of remote control settings across app restarts.
- Updated smoke tests to check for main window properties and workspace content rendering.
refactor(electron-backend): enhance store service and database path handling
- Modified store service to use a dynamic configuration directory based on environment.
- Refactored database connection to utilize new path utility functions for better path management.
fix(e2e): improve test selectors and structure for better reliability
- Updated test selectors in web-e2e tests to use role-based queries for better accessibility.
- Refactored settings tests to reduce redundancy and improve clarity.
chore(e2e): update TypeScript configuration for better inclusion of test files
- Adjusted tsconfig.json to ensure proper inclusion of e2e test files.
Entire-Checkpoint: bb9a8e2e351e
feat: Update category view to improve empty state representation
style: Refactor category view styles for better layout and responsiveness
fix: Adjust favorites component navigation logic for better routing
refactor: Improve playlist error view structure and styles for clarity
style: Revamp playlist error view styles for consistency and readability
feat: Update portal channels list to use new channel list item component
style: Clean up portal channels list styles for improved layout
refactor: Optimize portal channels list component logic and structure
feat: Implement recently viewed component navigation improvements
fix: Update global search results component for better routing
test: Add unit tests for search results component functionality
feat: Enhance search results component to handle initial query
fix: Update EPG queue service to manage preview limits effectively
style: Clean up nav list styles for better visual consistency
Add MPV_REUSE_INSTANCE key to the electron backend store service and
include mpvReuseInstance in the shared settings interface so the new
boolean setting is persisted and available across renderer and main
processes.
Also update English i18n JSON formatting and expand the HOME section
translations (reformatting and adding nested playlist-related keys)
to ensure the UI strings remain consistent after changes.
4gray