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What is tvbox?

sinlucifer/tvbox — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2024-04-10

JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

In one sentence

TVBox is a constantly-updated directory of TV streaming sources, packaged as a JSON config file that TV apps and set-top boxes load to instantly list movies, shows, and live channels.

Mindmap

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  root((tvbox))
    What it does
      Streaming source directory
      JSON config file
      Mirror links
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      JSON
    Use cases
      Load in TV app
      Switch between mirrors
      Use Xiaoya source layer
    Audience
      Android TV users
      Kodi users
      Set-top box owners

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Add TVBox's JSON config to a compatible TV app so it automatically lists available channels and shows.

USE CASE 2

Switch to a backup mirror link if the primary streaming source is slow or unavailable.

USE CASE 3

Use the Xiaoya component as an extra layer of source configuration for more content options.

USE CASE 4

Report broken sources to the maintainer to help keep the content list current.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptJSON

How does it compare?

sinlucifer/tvbox3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2024-04-102016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity1/52/52/5
Audiencegeneraldevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Just point a compatible TV app to the hosted JSON config URL, no build or install required.

License is not stated in the available content.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Explain how to add this TVBox JSON config file to a Kodi or Android TV streaming app.
Prompt 2
Walk me through switching to a different mirror link in TVBox if my current source is slow.
Prompt 3
What is the Xiaoya component in TVBox and how does it add extra streaming sources?
Prompt 4
Help me understand why TVBox offers multiple mirrors instead of a single server link.

Frequently asked questions

What is tvbox?

TVBox is a constantly-updated directory of TV streaming sources, packaged as a JSON config file that TV apps and set-top boxes load to instantly list movies, shows, and live channels.

What language is tvbox written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, JSON.

Is tvbox actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-04-10).

What license does tvbox use?

License is not stated in the available content.

How hard is tvbox to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is tvbox for?

Mainly general.

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