LiberTube - Ad-Free and Censorship-Resistant Video Streaming Platform

Contact & Support

• Website: LiberTube.io
• CA: YzBGbMSBCn7GVMcE3eZcBfDmtVcAXicsQaE8LeVpump
• Telegram: t.me/libertubeio
• X: x.com/libertubeio

For technical support, create an issue in the repository or join our communities.

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LiberTube is a decentralized, censorship-resistant platform that provides users with unrestricted access to video content.
Built on a distributed infrastructure, LiberTube mirrors YouTube content while eliminating ads, tracking, and corporate control.
This repository contains the main documentation and codebase for developers, maintainers, and project participants.

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Key Features

1. Seamless Viewing Experience

• No Ads: Enjoy content without intrusive ads or sponsored inserts.
• No Mandatory Subscriptions: Free access to content without paywalls or hidden fees.
• Instant Playback: Fast and stable streaming enabled by dynamic load balancing.

2. Privacy & Security

• End-to-End Encryption: Messages, comments, and profile data are securely encrypted.
• Distributed Hosting: Content is replicated across multiple nodes for censorship resistance.

3. Decentralized Infrastructure

• P2P Content Distribution: Content is mirrored across independent nodes.
• Dynamic Node Switching: Traffic is rerouted to available nodes in case of failures.

4. Community-Governed Curation

• User-Driven Moderation: No corporate oversight, content rules are democratically determined.
• Personalized Channels: Users can create and manage their own channels and playlists.

5. Developer Flexibility

• Open API: Access metadata, video streams, and analytics for integration.
• Custom Scripts: Automate downloads, content management, and node deployment.
• Integration Hooks: Embed LiberTube content into external platforms and DApps.

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Technical Overview

LiberTube’s architecture leverages distributed nodes, encryption, and P2P data replication technologies.
The system is modular, allowing for scalability and rapid feature development.

1. Node Hub

Handles content replication, video stream requests, and load balancing.
Ensures reliability and availability through distributed storage.

2. Encryption

Provides secure user data and interactions, preventing data leaks and unauthorized access.

3. AI-Powered Search Engine

Optimizes content discovery without advertising-driven algorithm manipulation.

• Metadata: Enhanced search through tags and filtering.
• Community Contributions: User-driven tagging improves search relevance.

4. Expandability Layer

Focused on integration and automation.

• REST API: Allows external applications to interact with the platform.
• Custom Plugins: Developers can add and deploy new features.
• Automation Scripts: Manage content, nodes, and platform components.

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Installation & Setup

Requirements

• Docker (recommended for node deployment)
• Node.js (for API and automation scripts)
• Rust (for core node development)
• PostgreSQL (for metadata storage and user management)
• IPFS (for decentralized content storage)

Clone the Repository

# Ensure Git is installed
sudo apt install git -y

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/LiberTube/libertube.git
cd libertube

Deploy a Node

1. Set up environment variables:
   Copy .env.example to .env and configure settings as needed.

   cp .env.example .env
   nano .env
   
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   
   

3. Initialize the database:

   docker-compose up -d postgres
   npm run db:migrate
   
   

4. Build and launch the node:

   docker-compose up --build
   
   

API Documentation

See the API Documentation for details on endpoints and integrations.

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Contributing to the Project

We welcome community participation. Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository:

   git fork https://github.com/LiberTube/libertube.git
   
   

2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   
   

3. Make changes:

   Follow the coding style outlined in CONTRIBUTING.md.

4. Submit a Pull Request:

   Describe your changes and link them to relevant tasks.

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Roadmap

Upcoming improvements include:

• Decentralized Uploads: Ability to upload content via IPFS and similar protocols.
• DAO-Based Voting: Community governance over platform rules and features.
• Global Live Streaming: Support for unrestricted live broadcasts.
• Tokenized Rewards: Incentives for content curation and moderation using blockchain technology.

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Security & Privacy

We prioritize user data protection and platform security.

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License

LiberTube is an open-source project distributed under the MIT License.

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Welcome to LiberTube. Together, we are shaping the future of censorship-free video streaming!