Overview
Xiu is a high-performance and secure live media server written in pure Rust, supporting popular live protocols like RTMP, RTSP, WebRTC, HLS, and HTTP-FLV.
To use Xiu, set up the server on your preferred platform (Linux, MacOS, or Windows) and configure it using command line options or a configuration file. You can publish or subscribe to streams using various protocols.
- Supports multiple platforms (Linux/MacOS/Windows). - RTMP support for publishing/subscribing H.264/AAC streams. - RTSP support for H.265/H.264/AAC streams over TCP/UDP. - WebRTC support for real-time communication. - Protocol conversion between RTMP, RTSP, HLS, and HTTP-FLV. - HTTP API for querying stream information and notifications. - Token authentication and live stream recording.
- Streaming live events with low latency.
- Building a secure media server for real-time communication.
- Converting and distributing media streams across different protocols.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect test in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"xiu-harlanc": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-xiu-harlanc"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What protocols does Xiu support?
Xiu supports RTMP, RTSP, WebRTC, HLS, and HTTP-FLV.
Is Xiu open-source?
Yes! Xiu is open-source and contributions are welcome.
Can I run Xiu on Windows?
Yes! Xiu supports multiple platforms including Windows.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":3085,"uuid":"a4e42a60-58f5-4d22-a326-f147a576c2ab","name":"xiu","title":"test","description":"ateat","avatar_url":null,"created_at":"2025-03-17T04:06:23.280Z","updated_at":"2025-08-08T06:59:39.733Z","status":"created","author_name":"harlanc","author_avatar_url":null,"tags":"xiu,live-media-server,rust","category":"research-and-data","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/harlanc/xiu","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":"8f2f8f69-9e78-48bc-8f9c-c032750cf3d0","tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]