## Summary
- Normalize Xtream recently-added timestamps across UI, import, and dashboard query paths.
- Filter future/invalid provider dates before ranking rails and migrate legacy millisecond cache rows.
- Add regression coverage for future timestamps, series date priority, and DB migration behavior.
## Validation
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Live TV channels in Xtream playlists go blank whenever the provider's
get_short_epg returns nothing, even when the user has working XMLTV
URLs in Settings. The XMLTV pipeline already populates epg_programs
but only the M3U module was reading it.
Wire those uploads up as a fallback for Xtream too: when the provider
returns nothing for a channel with an epg_channel_id, look it up in
the local table. A settings toggle flips the priority for users whose
curated XMLTV is better than the provider's auto guide.
EpgQueueService.enqueue() became async to batch the XMLTV lookup once
per viewport change. To keep the queue consistent under fast scroll,
all shared-state mutations now happen behind a generation counter so
only the latest call commits. Per-method bridge gating in the new
XtreamXmltvFallbackService keeps each path working when the preload
exposes only one of the two endpoints.
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.
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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.
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Adds a "Recently used" section at the top of the command palette (capped at 5,
persisted via StorageMap) and five "Switch player to ..." commands for one-step
player switching from anywhere. MPV/VLC are gated to Electron; the active player
entry is shown disabled. Switching applies to the next playback session.
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- 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.
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- Added WorkspaceViewCommandService to UnifiedCollectionPageComponent for workspace layout commands.
- Implemented clear current view command for favorites and recent items.
- Updated unified favorites data service to use buildXtreamCollectionUid for UID generation.
- Enhanced unified recent data service to normalize timestamps and handle backdrop URLs.
- Introduced withRecentItems feature to manage recent item additions with backdrop support.
- Updated VodDetailsRouteComponent and SerialDetailsComponent to backfill content backdrops.
- Modified IXtreamDataSource interface to include backdrop URL handling for favorites and recent items.
- Added tests for recent items feature to ensure correct functionality and backdrop handling.
- Updated XtreamUrlService to handle missing stream IDs and extensions gracefully.
- Modified XtreamSelectionItem interface to allow for empty info arrays and null values.
- Introduced findVodCatalogItem function in XtreamStore for better catalog item retrieval.
- Added unit tests for fallback view model generation in vod-details-fallback.util.spec.ts.
- Created vod-details-fallback.util.ts to manage fallback view model construction and metadata checks.
- Updated vod-details-route.component.html to display fallback information when metadata is unavailable.
- Enhanced styling for fallback notes and status indicators in vod-details-route.component.scss.
- Implemented comprehensive tests for VodDetailsRouteComponent to ensure proper rendering of fallback and detailed views.
- Refactored xtream-vod-details.interface.ts to include new utility functions for metadata extraction.
- Added suppressErrorLog option to EPG API calls in withEpg feature.
- Introduced resolvePortalStatus function to streamline portal status checks in withPortal feature.
- Updated checkPortalStatus to return PortalStatusType instead of void.
- Enhanced XtreamStore to preserve cancelled content initialization block.
- Expanded XtreamState to include contentInitBlockReason for better state management.
- Added XtreamContentGateComponent to manage content initialization states.
- Implemented tests for XtreamContentGateComponent to ensure correct rendering based on contentInitBlockReason.
- Created PlaylistRefreshService to handle playlist refresh operations and events.
- Introduced new IPC commands for playlist refresh functionality.
- Added interfaces for playlist refresh events and payloads to improve type safety.
- Introduced M3uRecentlyViewedItem interface to define structure for recently viewed items.
- Implemented utility functions to handle mapping and building of recently viewed items from playlists.
- Updated Playlist interface to use PlaylistRecentlyViewedItem type for recently viewed items.
- Enhanced PortalActivityItem interface to include 'm3u' as a possible source.
- Added UI components for displaying recently viewed channels, including clear functionality.
- Integrated recent view functionality into the channel list container and sidebar components.
- Updated dashboard data service to manage M3U favorites and recently viewed items.
- Added tests to ensure correct behavior of recently viewed items in the dashboard data service.
- Updated the `selectFavorites` selector to filter favorites ensuring they are strings.
- Added new interfaces for `PortalActivityItem`, `PortalRecentItem`, and `PortalFavoriteItem` to standardize activity item representation.
- Introduced `StalkerPortalItem` interface to represent items in Stalker portals.
- Created utility functions for extracting and normalizing data from Stalker portal items.
- Refactored `DashboardDataService` to utilize new interfaces and utility functions for managing recent and favorite items.
- Removed deprecated mapping functions and replaced them with direct usage of new interfaces.
- Added navigation utilities for recent and favorite items to streamline routing logic.
- Integrated external playback functionality in category and detail views.
- Updated styles for play buttons to reflect different states (idle, launching, stop).
- Enhanced episode cards to indicate launching and active external playback states.
- Added new computed properties for managing external playback session states.
- Improved user interface for playback buttons with dynamic labels and icons based on playback state.
- Introduced new settings option to show external playback status bar on desktop.
- Updated translations for new features and UI elements.
- Introduced `PortalInlinePlayerComponent` with SCSS styles for inline playback.
- Updated `StalkerSeriesViewComponent` to utilize the new inline player for episode playback.
- Enhanced `CategoryContentViewComponent`, `SerialDetailsComponent`, and `VodDetailsRouteComponent` to support inline playback functionality.
- Implemented time update handling and stream URL copy notifications across components.
- Created `ResolvedPortalPlayback` and `PlayerContentInfo` interfaces for structured playback data.
- Updated relevant services and stores to manage playback state and positions.
feat: enhance EPG list component with channel icon fallback and scrolling behavior
style: update styles for EPG list and playlist item components for improved UI
fix: add selection state to playlist items in recent playlists component
- Added new component for live stream layout with sidebar and content area.
- Integrated playlist switcher and category view for better navigation.
- Implemented channel list with loading indicators and favorite functionality.
- Added EPG (Electronic Program Guide) support for channels with loading and pagination.
- Enhanced styles for responsive design and improved user experience.
- Updated routing to use the new live stream layout component.
- Modified stalker store to handle EPG fetching and search functionality.
- Introduced new actions in the StalkerPortalActions enum for EPG operations.
- Add o_name (original title) field to Stalker VOD interfaces
- Prefer o_name over name in adapters and grid list display
- Add playback position tracking for Stalker VOD content
- Support resume playback from last position in vod-details
- Add real-time position updates via IPC listener
- Add progress indicators for Stalker VOD items in grid view
- Add debug logging for VOD series seasons resource
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Add comprehensive download functionality for Xtream and Stalker portals:
Backend (Electron):
- Add downloads table schema with foreign key to playlists
- Create downloads.events.ts with IPC handlers for download operations
- Support download start, cancel, retry, remove, and status queries
- Auto-create playlist entries for Stalker portals to satisfy FK constraints
- Add download folder selection and file reveal/play functionality
Frontend (Angular):
- Create DownloadsService with reactive signal-based state management
- Add DownloadsComponent with queue management UI
- Implement download buttons with three states: download, downloading, play local
- Support both Xtream and Stalker modes with proper playlist ID handling
- Add download progress indicators and status badges
UI Components:
- Update VodDetailsComponent with download/play-local buttons
- Update SeasonContainerComponent with episode download buttons
- Add navigation link to downloads page
- Style download buttons and progress indicators
Stalker Portal Support:
- Resolve stream URLs via fetchLinkToPlay API before downloading
- Handle both vod-series and regular-series episode types
- Use playlist._id for Stalker (vs portalId for Xtream)
- Pass playlist info for auto-creation in database
Translations:
- Add download-related strings for en, de, es, fr
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- Move PlaybackPositionData interface to shared-interfaces lib
- Replace all `any` types with proper PlaybackPositionData typing
- Add comment clarifying position=duration semantics for watched episodes
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