Jessibuca is an open-source HTML5 live streaming player that runs entirely in the browser using WebAssembly to decode audio and video streams without requiring plugins. It compiles native decoding libraries into JavaScript, enabling high-performance playback across desktop and mobile devices. The player supports modern streaming protocols and codecs, allowing it to handle real-time video feeds with low latency and stable rendering. Its architecture is modular, separating decoding, demuxing, and rendering to optimize performance and scalability. Jessibuca includes intelligent buffering and frame handling to prevent delay accumulation during long playback sessions. It also supports multiple playback instances simultaneously, making it suitable for monitoring dashboards or multi-stream environments. With a lightweight footprint and strong compatibility, it is widely used for web-based surveillance, live streaming, and embedded video applications.

Features

  • WebAssembly-based decoding for browser playback
  • Support for H.264, H.265, AAC, and G.711 codecs
  • Compatibility with HTTP-FLV and WebSocket streaming protocols
  • Low-latency playback with configurable buffer control
  • Multi-instance playback for multiple video streams
  • Built-in UI controls with recording and screenshot support

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Video

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Programming Language

C

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2026-04-24