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InputStream FFmpeg Direct

Free#18 of 22 in Kodi Add-ons

InputStream FFmpeg Direct: A free Kodi media source for stream playback, catch-up, and live timeshifting. Ranked #18 of 22 in Kodi Add-ons by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for kodi IPTV users needing catch-up or timeshift playback.

7.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Kodi IPTV users needing catch-up or timeshift playback
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Add-on type
    Media source
  • Facts checked
    4 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Plays TS, HLS, and non-DRM DASH streams
    • Supports catch-up playback and live pause, rewind, and fast-forward
    • Offers configurable buffering, proxy, and HLS bandwidth settings

  • Where it doesn't

    • Installation requires manual download and build steps
    • Platform-specific support differences apply, including on Windows
    • Playback is limited to compatible streams and services

Our verdict on InputStream FFmpeg Direct

InputStream FFmpeg Direct is a free, open-source Kodi inputstream add-on for IPTV users who want to play compatible streams, including catch-up content or live broadcasts with timeshifting. It opens streams through FFmpeg libavformat or Kodi cURL, with support for TS, HLS, non-DRM DASH, and other formats those components can handle. For services with a replay window, it can play archive or catch-up streams. Live timeshifting adds pause, rewind, and fast-forward controls.

Its strongest fit is playback flexibility rather than a broad entertainment catalog. Settings include FFmpeg HTTP proxy configuration, an HLS bandwidth limit, and controls for the timeshift buffer path and maximum length. Additional options cover teletext, FPS probing, FFmpeg logging, and faster manifest opening. These controls may suit users who need to adjust stream handling, but the add-on depends on compatible streams and services; it does not make DRM-protected DASH streams playable.

Installation is a practical consideration: the add-on is distributed through manual download and build/install steps, and platform-specific support differences apply across Linux, macOS, and Windows. It integrates with Kodi and IPTV Simple Client, and community channels are the listed support route. Choose it if you are comfortable with manual installation and specifically need catch-up or timeshift playback in Kodi. If you want a guided setup or a general-purpose streaming library, this add-on is a narrower fit.

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InputStream FFmpeg Direct pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

InputStream FFmpeg Direct fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Add-on typeMedia source
Playback featuresTS, HLS, non-DRM DASH, other FFmpeg/cURL-supported streams, archive/catch-up playback, live timeshift with pause/rewind/fast-forward
Library featuresNot verified
Supported platformsLinux, macOS, Windows (platform-specific support differences apply)
Installation sourceManual download
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows
SupportCommunity
Integrations2 integrations: Kodi, IPTV Simple Client
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked4 Oct 2026

InputStream FFmpeg Direct integrations

InputStream FFmpeg Direct lists 2 integrations on its own site.

  • Kodi
  • IPTV Simple Client

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