Streamlink is a command-line interface (CLI) utility that pipes video streams from various services into a video player. It primarily functions to avoid resource-heavy and unoptimized websites while allowing users to enjoy streamed content.

Streamlink supports a wide range of streaming services through plugins, and it is compatible with several media players like VLC, mpv, and others. The tool is open-source, available on GitHub, and its latest version as of 2024 is 6.5.1. It was originally forked from the Livestreamer project in 2016.

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