Cloud Feature Rollout, pt.I

Introduction

• Discussion on rolling out a cloud feature for a project.
• Mention of a potential gathering in Europe for a week to focus on the project.
• Acknowledgment of delays in the project since last summer until March.
• Emphasis on moving forward with Ali’s pet project.

Open Source Competitor: Screen Pipe

• An open-source project called Screen Pipe is discussed.
• Screen Pipe has a working payment, subscription system, and API.
• Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux, written in Rust.
• Uses plugins written in JavaScript.
• Features include:
  • OCR data search and interaction using a local or cloud LLM.
  • Rewind-like feature for marking ranges and queries.
  • Auto-locking work in Obsidian, an interview coach, and Mirror AI for behavior insights.
• Criticism that it may be too niche for general users.

Discussion on Current Project Viability

• Discussion on the viability and potential for earning money from the existing project.
• Concerns about missing market entry and overly complex software.
• Proposal to simplify the UI and functionality.
• Comparison to Screen Pipe, which has traction on GitHub.

Technical Details of HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) Implementation

• Introduction of HLS features using ffmpeg to convert movies into HLS streams.
• Segmentation of movie files into encrypted parts using customized ffmpeg.
• Explanation of encryption keys and their management via keychain.

Steps for HLS Implementation

1. **Conversion Process: **
   • Use command-line utility to convert movie files.
   • Segmentation into HLS and creation of M3U8 playlist.
2. **Security: **
   • Use of encryption to secure segments.
   • Explanation of key files and encryption vulnerabilities.
3. **Playback and Testing: **
   • Testing playback via QuickTime, browser, and Swift UI test app.
   • Use of a local HTTP server for stream testing.

Cloud Integration and Storage

• Discussion on integrating cloud storage using S3 or local alternatives like Minio.
• Manual creation of S3 buckets and key management for testing.
• Explanation of the process of connecting local storage to cloud through command-line utilities.
• Demonstration of uploading and clearing segments in cloud storage.

Challenges and Next Steps

• Issues with debugging and running apps simultaneously.
• Need for better integration of UI with cloud backend.
• Current status of cloud backend and subscription services.
• Encouragement to get the HLS and cloud features working locally before further development.

Conclusion

• The importance of simplifying functionality for user engagement.
• The need for maintaining a backend for cloud storage services.
• Emphasis on getting the cloud integration fully functional before further discussions.