Can I use this for HLS streaming?

Absolutely. The skill includes specific configurations for HLS m3u8 playlists, including status observers and error handling for streaming content.

Can I customize the Apple TV player UI?

Yes, the skill covers transport bar customization, custom menu items, 'Skip Intro' contextual actions, and setting external metadata for the native tvOS info panel.

Does this skill support both SwiftUI and UIKit?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns and boilerplate code for both SwiftUI's VideoPlayer and UIKit's AVPlayerViewController.

How does it handle background playback?

It includes guidance on configuring AVAudioSession categories and background modes required for Picture-in-Picture and continued audio playback when the app is minimized.

AVKit Media Playback

Name: AVKit Media Playback
Author: alejandrolaborda

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Mobile Development

Implements professional video and audio playback features for iOS and tvOS using AVKit and AVPlayer.

About

The AVKit Media Playback skill provides standardized implementation patterns for advanced media features in Apple ecosystem apps. It streamlines the creation of robust video players with support for HLS streaming, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and customized transport bars. Developers can quickly integrate tvOS-specific features like info panels and chapter markers, while following best practices for state management, audio session handling, and background playback, ensuring high-performance media experiences with minimal boilerplate code.

Key Features

Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio session management
Standardized AVPlayer setup for both SwiftUI and UIKit
HLS streaming implementation with status and time observers
Advanced metadata, chapter marker integration, and playback resume logic
Customizable tvOS transport bars, info panels, and contextual actions
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Use Cases

Implementing persistent playback resume functionality across app sessions
Building a professional streaming video application for Apple TV
Integrating picture-in-picture capabilities into an iOS media app

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Key Features

Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio session management
Standardized AVPlayer setup for both SwiftUI and UIKit
HLS streaming implementation with status and time observers
Advanced metadata, chapter marker integration, and playback resume logic
Customizable tvOS transport bars, info panels, and contextual actions
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing persistent playback resume functionality across app sessions
Building a professional streaming video application for Apple TV
Integrating picture-in-picture capabilities into an iOS media app