Dispatcharr

Dispatcharr is a self-hosted service for organizing, proxying, and monitoring IPTV streams along with EPG (TV guide) data. It focuses on improving stream reliability and managing playlists and VOD libraries in a single web interface.

Key Features

• M3U playlist import, filtering, grouping, and failover handling
• XMLTV EPG ingestion with automatic channel-to-program matching
• Proxy streaming engine to reduce upstream provider connections and optimize bandwidth
• Real-time statistics dashboard for stream health and client activity
• VOD management for movies and TV series with metadata-focused organization
• Outputs designed for broad client compatibility, including M3U and XMLTV
• Optional Streamlink and FFmpeg-backed workflows for flexible stream handling

Use Cases

• Centralize IPTV playlists and EPG data for use with media players and server ecosystems
• Improve reliability by proxying streams and monitoring availability and client usage
• Organize IPTV VOD catalogs (movies/series) for easier browsing and playback

Limitations and Considerations

• The project is in beta, so features and behavior may change and stability can vary
• Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, which restricts commercial use

Dispatcharr fits homelabs and media setups that want more control over IPTV sources, EPG quality, and stream reliability. It combines playlist/guide management with monitoring and compatibility-focused outputs for downstream clients.