IPTV Stream Validator & Merger

This Python script automates the process of checking multiple .m3u or .m3u8 playlist files. It verifies which streaming links are currently online, removes duplicates (based on Name + URL), and merges them into a single consolidated file.

Features

• Automatic Scanning: Scans an entire folder for playlist files.
• Smart De-duplication: Filters out duplicate channels by comparing both the name and the URL.
• Fast Verification: Uses HTTP HEAD requests to check status without downloading the stream.
• Clean Output: Generates a new #EXTM3U file containing only working links.

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Install the required dependencies using pip:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

How to Use Open the script (main.py) and edit the SOURCE_FOLDER variable to point to your folder containing the .m3u8 files:

Python

SOURCE_FOLDER = r'C:\Path\To\Your\Lists' Run the script:

Bash

python main.py The script will output a file named final_online_list.m3u8 inside the source folder.

Configuration TIMEOUT: Time in seconds to wait for a server response (default is 5s).

HEADERS: Includes a User-Agent to prevent being blocked by streaming servers.

Disclaimer This tool is for personal use and management of publicly available or owned stream lists. Ensure you have the right to access the streams you are checking.

Folder Structure Example

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To keep things organized, your folder should look like this:

• Project_Folder
  • main.py (The script I provided previously)
  • requirements.txt
  • README.md
  • Your_IPTV_Lists (The folder you point to in SOURCE_FOLDER)
    • list1.m3u8
    • list2.m3u8

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