New plugin: Pakee (to watch media from Pakistan)

[pakee]

Converting XBMC plugin to Plex

I wrote the first version of a plugin that reads my RSS feed of media (video, audio, photos) of Pakistani TV Shows, movies, music, fashion, sports from sources like YouTube, facebook, blogs, websites etc (similar to FeedMe). Already have the XBMC version and was porting it for Plex (btw great to see Plex going mainstream..on so many devices!).

Download it [here](http://code.google.com/p/pakee/downloads/list?q=plex)
Project home [here](http://pakee.googlecode.com)

Since its my first plugin would appreciate feedback and also needed help on the below..I'm hoping to get the plugin on unsupported plugins page or even the official app store :

1. Need a Plex version of a fanart pic (currently using my Boxee one, but could use a better one)
2. Any tips on playing rtmp/mms streams in Plex? (a pointer to an existing plugin would be great)
3. Some of my directories are pulling content from a page from a music blog that includes a "next" listitem (for navigating to previous entries). However, I tried a "Queue Item" on the parent dir and it basically tries to navigate all the entries (by following the next urls) and eventually I have to Force Quit. Was wondering if there was a way to to get it to play only the first page or two of results? (or at least prevent the crash)
4. I am struggling a little with the functionality differences between video/music/photo plugins in Plex because for the feed I have, photos/music/video are tightly coupled (e.g. each post of a music blog I am scraping, could either point to audio/video or concert photos). Separating the feeds into music/video/photo (like FeedMe does) wouldn't be very elegant in this case.

For example, in the XBMC version, the user can browse a list of music artists, and on selecting one is presented with the option of browsing their photos from facebook or accessing their youtube channel. If I split them up for Plex, the user would need to navigate across plugins to do this which does not seem intuitive

I added the prefix handler for all 3 types to experiment on how each plays the same content and it seems,
-only the photo plugin can start a photo slideshow (other can show thumbnail/previews)
-the video plugin can play both video and music (but stops after playing selected item)
-the music plugin can play both video and music. It automatically starts a playlist of all the music/video items in the list
-I also tried running the plugin 'channel' via the iOS app (where there is no distinction between the types). On iOS, all types video/music/photos work fine...which raises the question, is there a reason why on the desktop plugins are separated by type but not on iOS?

From this, it seems the best approach is to set it as a music plugin (which actually plays all 3 types). To support slideshow I have devised a limited photo-only feed to point the photos plugin to
Is it acceptable to have a music plugin that plays video? Alternatively is there a way to get the video plugin to automatically start a playlist?

Sorry about all the questions...thanks in advance

[archangel25]

I wrote the first version of a plugin that reads my RSS feed of media (video, audio, photos) of Pakistani TV Shows, movies, music, fashion, sports from sources like YouTube, facebook, blogs, websites etc (similar to FeedMe). Already have the XBMC version and was porting it for Plex (btw great to see Plex going mainstream..on so many devices!).

Download it [here](http://code.google.com/p/pakee/downloads/list?q=plex)
Project home [here](http://pakee.googlecode.com)

Since its my first plugin would appreciate feedback and also needed help on the below..I'm hoping to get the plugin on unsupported plugins page or even the official app store :

1. Need a Plex version of a fanart pic (currently using my Boxee one, but could use a better one)
2. Any tips on playing rtmp/mms streams in Plex? (a pointer to an existing plugin would be great)
3. Some of my directories are pulling content from a page from a music blog that includes a "next" listitem (for navigating to previous entries). However, I tried a "Queue Item" on the parent dir and it basically tries to navigate all the entries (by following the next urls) and eventually I have to Force Quit. Was wondering if there was a way to to get it to play only the first page or two of results? (or at least prevent the crash)
4. I am struggling a little with the functionality differences between video/music/photo plugins in Plex because for the feed I have, photos/music/video are tightly coupled (e.g. each post of a music blog I am scraping, could either point to audio/video or concert photos). Separating the feeds into music/video/photo (like FeedMe does) wouldn't be very elegant in this case.

For example, in the XBMC version, the user can browse a list of music artists, and on selecting one is presented with the option of browsing their photos from facebook or accessing their youtube channel. If I split them up for Plex, the user would need to navigate across plugins to do this which does not seem intuitive

I added the prefix handler for all 3 types to experiment on how each plays the same content and it seems,
-only the photo plugin can start a photo slideshow (other can show thumbnail/previews)
-the video plugin can play both video and music (but stops after playing selected item)
-the music plugin can play both video and music. It automatically starts a playlist of all the music/video items in the list
-I also tried running the plugin 'channel' via the iOS app (where there is no distinction between the types). On iOS, all types video/music/photos work fine...which raises the question, is there a reason why on the desktop plugins are separated by type but not on iOS?

From this, it seems the best approach is to set it as a music plugin (which actually plays all 3 types). To support slideshow I have devised a limited photo-only feed to point the photos plugin to
Is it acceptable to have a music plugin that plays video? Alternatively is there a way to get the video plugin to automatically start a playlist?

Sorry about all the questions...thanks in advance

Hi

I just installed your plugin and tested it. I am impressed by the effort you have put and the amount of content available. I am new to Plex and just wondering if I can create a channel for www.iplstream.com
Can you help me to kickstart the development.

[pakee]

Thanks for the feedback. Actually in the XBMC version of this plugin, we have already added desi streams (including cricket ones). Unfortunately, currently it seems Plex does not support playing rtmp streams:

http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/38224-playing-rtmp-with-swf-verification/



When this changes, we will probably be able to add these in…

[mikedm139]

Thanks for the feedback. Actually in the XBMC version of this plugin, we have already added desi streams (including cricket ones). Unfortunately, currently it seems Plex does not support playing rtmp streams:
http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/38224-playing-rtmp-with-swf-verification/

When this changes, we will probably be able to add these in...

Swf verification is possible now using the RTMPVideoURL() function in the 2.1 version of the plugin framework and the realRTMP flag in the service and plugin plists.

<br />
<key>PlexFrameworkFlags</key><br />
<array><br />
<string>UseRealRTMP</string><br />
</array><br />

[bilaliz]

so with this can i get my hopes high on getting live tv streams some time in the near future

Swf verification is possible now using the RTMPVideoURL() function in the 2.1 version of the plugin framework and the realRTMP flag in the service and plugin plists.

<br />
<key>PlexFrameworkFlags</key><br />
<array><br />
<string>UseRealRTMP</string><br />
</array><br />

[neutrongenious]

is this plugin still alive?

it's not working with latest version of Plex.

[rajafaisaltariq]

Hi

channel is not responding, can anyone guide please :(

[mikedm139]

Last post from the developer was over 2 years ago. This plugin is likely abandoned. Don't get your hopes up.

[pakee]

This plugin was replaced by the subscription based Sastatv addon on XBMC platform (which supports live channels and VOD from subcontinent), mostly because its a lot easier to pass media links to XBMC than Plex:

xbmc.Player( xbmc.PLAYER_CORE_DVDPLAYER ).play( url )

Here is an early version of the Plex version of the plugin (also requires subscription from sastatv.com) - so far only support pakistani/cricket vod, and indian music videos from youtube and dailymotion

http://sastatv.com/public/SastaTv.bundle.zip

If there is interest and Plex devs can help me get live links (m3u8) and mp4 links to work I can look into getting the live channels and indian Tv shows to work too