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HydraCast is a lightweight Python application published by rhshourav, currently at version 6.5.0 with one release version listed, that functions as an RTSP live streaming scheduler for local media. Its primary purpose is to turn locally stored media files into continuous 24/7 live broadcast streams delivered over the RTSP and HLS protocols, making it suitable for users who want to operate an always-on streaming channel from existing media content without manual intervention. The software falls into the media streaming and broadcast automation category, combining stream scheduling, process management, and remote administration in a single package. Under the hood, HydraCast manages multiple FFmpeg processes to handle the transcoding and streaming workload, and it integrates with MediaMTX to serve the resulting streams to connected viewers. This architecture allows several streams to run concurrently while keeping the coordination layer lightweight. A full-featured Web Dashboard is included, providing a browser-based UI for remote control of the streaming operation, so administrators can manage schedules and streams without needing direct access to the host system's command line. Typical use cases include running a continuous 24/7 broadcast channel from a personal media library, scheduling automated playback of video files as live streams, and serving RTSP or HLS feeds to compatible players, smart TVs, or downstream streaming infrastructure. Because it relies on widely adopted components such as FFmpeg for media processing and MediaMTX for stream distribution, HydraCast can fit into existing self-hosted media workflows. The current release, version 6.5.0, represents the latest and only version available in the catalog, and it delivers the complete feature set described: automated stream scheduling, multi-process FFmpeg management, MediaMTX integration, and the integrated web interface for monitoring and control.
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