StreamNest

StreamNest is a local network media streaming system for streaming videos and images across devices connected to the same network.

The project currently includes:

• StreamNestServer (ASP.NET Core backend server)
• StreamNestServerUI (Windows server launcher UI)
• StreamNestClient (Android client app)

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Features

• Stream videos and images over local Wi-Fi
• Configurable ports
• Persistent server configuration
• Folder-based media sharing
• Lightweight local streaming architecture

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Server Setup

There are 2 ways to start the server.

Method 1 — Using StreamNestServerUI.exe (Recommended)

IMPORTANT: Keep BOTH:

• StreamNestServerUI.exe
• StreamNestServer.exe

in the SAME folder.

Then:

1. Launch StreamNestServerUI.exe
2. Enter a port number
3. Select the folder you want to share
4. Press the Start Server button

The application will display:

• IP Address
• Port Number
• Server Status

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Method 2 — Manual CMD Launch

You can also start the server manually using only:

StreamNestServer.exe

Open CMD in the same folder and run:

.\StreamNestServer.exe [Port] "[Folder Path]"

Example:

.\StreamNestServer.exe 1234 "D:\SharedFolder"

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Port Notes

• Maximum allowed port: 65535
• Recommended minimum port: 2000

Lower-numbered ports are commonly reserved by Windows, system services, or other applications.

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Android Client Setup

1. Install the APK
2. Connect the Android device to the SAME network as the server
3. Open the app
4. Enter:
   • Server IP Address
   • Port Number
5. Press Submit

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Finding the IP Address

If using StreamNestServerUI

The IP address and port number are shown automatically in the UI.

You can also use the Share button to copy:

IP ADDRESS: *Address*
PORT: *Port*

directly to the Windows clipboard for easier sharing with other devices.

Example:

IP ADDRESS: 192.168.1.1
PORT: 5000

If using CMD method

Run:

ipconfig

Then use the IPv4 Address shown in CMD together with the same port number used when starting the server.

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Technologies Used

• Kotlin
• Jetpack Compose
• ASP.NET Core
• WinForms
• HTTP Networking
• JSON APIs

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Future Plans

• Windows client app
• Search functionality
• Thumbnail generation
• Improved media player
• QOL features