mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Ability to extend cache with the cache file

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Description

Feature request: I'd like mpv to continue caching the video I'm streaming to file once the RAM cache has been filled up.

related: #2083

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing RAM-cache behavior in mpv and the discussion in related issue #2083. Define how cache data should continue to a file after RAM is full, including the expected streaming behavior and completion criteria; the issue names no source files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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