UnicornsOnLSD/finamp

[Feature] Support for FCast Protocol

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#1017 opened on Jan 12, 2025

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Description

Description:

I would like to propose the support for the FCast protocol in Finamp. FCast is an open-source protocol that enables wireless streaming of audio and video content between devices, supporting various stream types such as DASH, HLS, and mp4. Integrating FCast into Finamp would enhance the app's functionality and provide users with more options for streaming their media.

You can find more information about FCast here

Thank you for considering this feature request!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
flutter
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Flutter and DartUnderstanding of streaming protocols (DASH, HLS, mp4)Knowledge of Jellyfin APIExperience integrating third party network protocols
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
15
Research direction
Explore the FCast protocol repository (https://github.com/futo org/fcast) to understand its API and integration requirements. Review Finamp's current audio streaming implementation, likely in files like lib/services/ or lib/models/. Consider how to add a new streaming source that can handle DASH/HLS/mp4 streams. Discuss with maintainers to clarify the expected scope and any existing plans.