[RELEASE] Hulu (Video) Plugin for XBMC

zoltar12 · 2008-12-13 20:05

funkmasta Wrote:Sorry if I'm somewhat noobish, but what should we do to make this run? I put the Hulu folder in the video plugins folder. Tried running it, but nothing would play. Do I have to enable some settings or some other thing of which I'm unaware?

Edit: Apparently, I'm not up to date on my builds. BTW, has this been tested on Xbox because that is what I'm running on, using Mediastream with reduced quality textures.

Yeah copy the Hulu folder to the video/plugins directory. You do need a recent build that supports rtmp. I am running the latest T3CH build on my xbox.

**rwparris2** · 2008-12-13 21:35

zoltar12 Wrote:I wanted to group all the episodes for a show. Without having to enter a search by hand each time or just get the shows from the main page, this was the fastest way to do it. I will probably add a search function and a way to enter favorites in a later release.

Scrape the list from here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/episode and here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/feature_film

They even have it set up so you can grab individual genres.

robc · 2008-12-13 22:43

Quote:Thanks for putting this array together, as you can see it is an alpha release. I was focusing more on just getting it to work. Adding features will follow, hopefully some python guru's can help speed development.

No... thank you! Didn't take long at all. I downloaded the latest build, added your plugin with full array and everything works great. Figured that could be a stop-gap for now.

dubstar_04 · 2008-12-13 23:07

zoltar12 Wrote:I uploaded a 0.2 version with the IP check disabled. Let me know if this works.

No joy i am afraid!!

All the categories load but the actual video won't play!!

Its such a tease seeing all the top programmes listed infront of you but not being able to watch them!! Sad

Keep up the good work and hopefully a uk version will be released one day!

**tslayer** · 2008-12-13 23:10

Well, not sure how you can overcome this other than using some US based proxy. I'm assuming Hulu isn't that stupid to allow a simple query parameter to allow/disallow access to the videos. I would guess they filter based on ip Smile

Good luck...

**kricker** · 2008-12-13 23:13

Anyone have luck with this on win32? I tried vs .2, but nothing would play. I had to click on a show, then choose an episode, then I see 2 more of the same title, then click again and see one item, select to play and either nothing happens or xbmc just locks up. I'll check my build, but I'm usually pretty current Wink

**tslayer** · 2008-12-13 23:38

A bunch worked for me. Others didn't (Like ALF Smile

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~~Voinage~~ · 2008-12-13 23:41

The have a constant geocheck during the rtmp stream, that`s why i never bothered releasing my plugin.

One way around is to get hotspot shield then share your internet connection to the xbox

Or get a payed vpn

or get a fast u.s socks5 proxy

zoltar12 · 2008-12-13 23:41

rwparris2 Wrote:Scrape the list from here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/episode and here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/feature_film

They even have it set up so you can grab individual genres.

That doesnt have a rss feed, so it wont be as reliable.

zoltar12 · 2008-12-13 23:43

kricker Wrote:Anyone have luck with this on win32? I tried vs .2, but nothing would play. I had to click on a show, then choose an episode, then I see 2 more of the same title, then click again and see one item, select to play and either nothing happens or xbmc just locks up. I'll check my build, but I'm usually pretty current

Works on my win32 build, from SVN. But the video has ghosting, xbox is clean.

dubstar_04 Senior Member Posts: 228 Joined: May 2008 Reputation: 0 Location: Warrington, UK	2008-12-13 23:07 Post: #14 zoltar12 Wrote:I uploaded a 0.2 version with the IP check disabled. Let me know if this works. No joy i am afraid!! All the categories load but the actual video won't play!! Its such a tease seeing all the top programmes listed infront of you but not being able to watch them!! Keep up the good work and hopefully a uk version will be released one day!
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tslayer Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 3,581 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 12	2008-12-13 23:38 Post: #17 A bunch worked for me. Others didn't (Like ALF ). 42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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~~Voinage~~ Banned Posts: 856 Joined: Mar 2008 Location: England	2008-12-13 23:41 Post: #18 The have a constant geocheck during the rtmp stream, that`s why i never bothered releasing my plugin. One way around is to get hotspot shield then share your internet connection to the xbox Or get a payed vpn or get a fast u.s socks5 proxy
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zoltar12 Junior Member Posts: 13 Joined: Dec 2008 Reputation: 0	2008-12-13 23:41 Post: #19 rwparris2 Wrote:Scrape the list from here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/episode and here http://www.hulu.com/browse/alphabetical/feature_film They even have it set up so you can grab individual genres. That doesnt have a rss feed, so it wont be as reliable.
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