Open-source, community-driven Xtream Codes panel
Built for modern IPTV workflows – powerful, scalable, and free.
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XC_VM is an open-source IPTV platform based on Xtream Codes. It enables:
- 📺 Live & VOD streaming
- 🔀 Load balancing
- 📊 Full user/reseller control
- 🎚️ Transcoding & EPG
- 🔐 Hardened security fixes
✅ 100% free. No license checks. No server locks.
BETA SOFTWARE — actively developed
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🇬🇧 English Guide https://vateron-media.github.io/XC_VM_Docs/#/en-us/
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🇷🇺 Руководство на русском https://vateron-media.github.io/XC_VM_Docs/#/ru-ru/
| Component | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | 8.2 | Backend runtime |
| Nginx | 1.24 | Web server & reverse proxy |
| FFmpeg | 8.0, 7.1, 5.1, 4.4, 4.3, 4.0 | Media transcoding & processing |
| MariaDB | 11.4 | SQL database engine |
| KeyDB | 6.3.4 | Cache & session storage (Redis) |
| yt-dlp | 2025.07.21 | Audio/Video downloader |
XC_VM officially supports the following Ubuntu LTS and interim releases:
| Ubuntu Version | Codename | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20.04 | Focal Fossa | |
| 20.10 | Groovy Gorilla | |
| 22.04 | Jammy Jellyfish | ✅ Fully Supported |
| 22.10 | Kinetic Kudu | ⚙️ Compatible |
| 24.04 | Noble Numbat | ✅ Fully Supported |
| 24.10 | Oracular Oriole | 🧪 Under Testing |
For new installations, the strongly recommended Ubuntu versions are:
- 🟢 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- 🟢 Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
These versions receive full support, active security updates, and provide the stability required for XC_VM.
Ubuntu 20.04 and 20.10 are outdated and no longer receive updates for most essential system packages. Using these versions is still possible, but:
- 🛠️ Official support is discontinued — any issues must be resolved by the user.
- 🚫 Bugs caused by outdated dependencies or libraries will not be addressed by the XC_VM project.
✅ Ubuntu 22.04 or newer
# 1. Update system
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y
# 2. Install dependencies
sudo apt install -y python3-pip unzip
# 3. Download latest release
latest_version=$(curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/Vateron-Media/XC_VM/releases/latest | grep '"tag_name":' | cut -d '"' -f 4)
wget "https://github.com/Vateron-Media/XC_VM/releases/download/${latest_version}/XC_VM.zip"
# 4. Unpack and install
unzip XC_VM.zip
sudo python3 installsudo systemctl start xc_vm # Start
sudo systemctl stop xc_vm # Stop
sudo systemctl restart xc_vm # Restart
sudo systemctl status xc_vm # Status
sudo /home/xc_vm/bin/nginx/sbin/nginx -s reload # Reload Nginx config
journalctl -u xc_vm -f # Live logs├─ docs/ # 📚 Project documentation
├─ lb_configs/ # ⚙️ Configurations for building Load Balancer (LB)
└─ src/ # 💻 Main project code
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| CPU | 6+ cores (Xeon/Ryzen) |
| RAM | 16–32 GB |
| Disk | SSD/NVMe, 480+ GB |
| Network | Dedicated 1 Gbps port |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04+ (clean install) |
- Bandwidth (Mbps) = Channels × Bitrate
- Max Users = Bandwidth ÷ Stream Bitrate
Example:
HD bitrate = 4 Mbps
1 Gbps = ~940 usable Mbps
→ Max Channels: 940 ÷ 4 = ~235
→ Max Users: 940 ÷ 4 = ~235
⚠️ 10 users watching the same channel = 10× bandwidth (unless caching or multicast used)
| Resource | Load per Stream |
|---|---|
| RAM | 50–100 MB |
| CPU (transcoded) | ~1 core |
- ✅ No server restrictions
- ✅ EPG importer
- ✅ VOD management
- ✅ User/reseller panel
- ✅ Security patches
- ✅ Clean UI
- ❌ Requires Linux knowledge
- ❌ Community-based support
- ❌ Some bugs in transcoding module (in progress)
We welcome community help!
🚫 This software is for educational purposes only. ⚖️ You are solely responsible for how it is used. We take no responsibility for misuse or illegal deployments.