eugeneware/ffmpeg-static

update to ffmpeg/ffprobe 8.0

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#146 opened on Nov 14, 2025

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Description

ffmpeg 8.x has been released.

8.0

ffmpeg

  • Linux x64
  • Linux x86
  • Linux arm
  • Linux arm64
  • macOS x64
  • macOS arm64
  • Windows x64
  • Windows x86
  • FreeBSD

ffprobe

  • Linux x64
  • Linux x86
  • Linux arm
  • Linux arm64
  • macOS x64
  • macOS arm64
  • Windows x64
  • Windows x86
  • FreeBSD

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Research direction
Review the existing build scripts and release process in the repository. Identify where the ffmpeg/ffprobe binary URLs are defined. Update the URLs to point to version 8.0 for each platform listed. Ensure the download scripts handle the new version correctly. Run any tests or verify the binaries work locally for a few platforms. Submit a pull request with the updates.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
build system
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2
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Half day
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Clear
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Node.jsGitBasic understanding of CI/CD
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65