rhshourav is an independent software publisher distributing open-source projects through its GitHub repository, with a current catalog focused on media streaming utilities for local network environments. Its flagship product, HydraCast, is an RTSP live streaming scheduler designed for broadcasting local media files, and it ships with a built-in web user interface that allows configuration and management from any browser without requiring command-line interaction. HydraCast addresses common use cases in video surveillance, digital signage, and internal broadcasting, where organizations need to stream prerecorded or stored video content over the Real Time Streaming Protocol on a defined schedule rather than through continuous manual playback. Typical deployments include looping informational or promotional videos to IP cameras and network displays, scheduling training or safety content for playback at set times, and testing RTSP-compatible infrastructure such as NVRs, media servers, and monitoring tools. By combining scheduling logic with protocol-level streaming in a single package, the software removes the need to assemble separate encoder, playlist, and automation components, making it suitable for administrators, integrators, and developers who want a lightweight, self-hosted solution. The web interface simplifies tasks such as defining stream schedules, selecting media sources, and monitoring active sessions, lowering the barrier to entry for users without deep streaming expertise. As a single-package publisher, rhshourav's range is specialized rather than broad, centering on practical tooling for local media distribution over standard streaming protocols, and the GitHub-hosted distribution model supports transparent development, community feedback, and straightforward installation for technically inclined users.

HydraCast

RTSP live streaming scheduler for local media — web UI included.

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