recloudstream / recloudstream/cloudstream
An option to type video player's package name instead of choosing it
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enhancement
- Dominant language
- Kotlin
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Description
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Other details
Would be a great option instead of having limited options
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Research direction
Start by locating the Android video-player selection UI and the code that defines its current limited player options. Trace how a selected player package is validated and launched, then determine the expected behavior for a manually entered package name. Done means a user can enter a package name instead of choosing only from the existing options, with the behavior verified in the relevant player flow.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100