Download and Combine TS Video Segments

This Python script allows you to download and combine .ts video segments from a streaming service into a single .mp4 file. The script is flexible and can handle different segment URL structures, making it adaptable to various streaming services.

Features

• Download TS Segments: Download multiple .ts video segments from a streaming service.
• Combine Segments: Automatically combine the downloaded .ts segments into a single .mp4 file using ffmpeg.
• Flexible URL Structure: Accepts a customizable segment URL structure via the --structure parameter.
• Sneaky Mode: Optional sneaky mode to add delays between downloads, mimicking natural streaming behavior.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• ffmpeg installed on your system
• Python packages:
  • requests
  • argparse

You can install the necessary Python packages using pip:

pip install requests argparse

Installation

Clone the repository or download the script. Ensure ffmpeg is installed on your system:

sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

Usage

To use the script, run it with the following command:

python download-stream.py <first_ts_url> <last_ts_url> --structure <segment_structure> [--sneaky]

Parameters

<first_ts_url>: The URL of the first .ts segment.
<last_ts_url>: The URL of the last .ts segment.
--structure: The URL structure for the .ts segments with a {} placeholder for the segment number.
--sneaky: (Optional) Enable sneaky mode, which adds a delay between downloads to mimic natural streaming.

python download-stream.py "https://streamcdnm4-ply.com/Puntate/15402551_,1800,2400,.mp4.csmil/seg-1-f2-v1-a1.ts" "https://streamcdnm4-ply.com/Puntate/15402551_,1800,2400,.mp4.csmil/seg-79-f2-v1-a1.ts" --structure "seg-{}-f2-v1-a1.ts" --sneaky

This command will:

Download all segments from seg-1-f2-v1-a1.ts to seg-79-f2-v1-a1.ts. Combine them into a single .mp4 file named output_video.mp4. Add a 5-second delay between downloads in sneaky mode.

How it Works

Extracting Pattern and Numbers: The script extracts the base URL, the segment start number, and the segment end number from the provided URLs and structure. Downloading Segments: It loops through all segment numbers in the specified range, constructs the full URL for each segment, and downloads it. Combining Segments: The script uses ffmpeg to concatenate the downloaded .ts segments into a single .mp4 file.

Troubleshooting

400 Bad Request Error: Ensure that the URLs are correctly formatted and not expired. Some streaming services use temporary URLs that may expire. ffmpeg Errors: Make sure ffmpeg is installed correctly and that the paths to the .ts files in segments_list.txt are correct and accessible. File Not Found: If the script fails to find certain segments, double-check the segment numbers and ensure the URLs are correct.