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[Enhancement]: Option to disable Streaming #1875

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opened 2026-02-20 02:08:19 -05:00 by deekerman · 6 comments

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Originally created by @izyspania on GitHub (Jan 31, 2024).

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Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks

Originally created by @izyspania on GitHub (Jan 31, 2024). ### Describe the feature/enhancement Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks

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@izyspania commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2024):

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I think it can be done pretty easy, just add the option to the server panel and if enabled just make the server send an response like "you are not allowed" , we dont have to hide the Streaming (Play) button like the Download option does for downloads.

@izyspania commented on GitHub (Feb 3, 2024): Later Edit: I think it can be done pretty easy, just add the option to the server panel and if enabled just make the server send an response like "you are not allowed" , we dont have to hide the Streaming (Play) button like the Download option does for downloads.

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@colvdv commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2024):

Later Edit: I think it can be done pretty easy, just add the option to the server panel and if enabled just make the server send an response like "you are not allowed" , we dont have to hide the Streaming (Play) button like the Download option does for downloads.

I would prefer to see the "Play" button replaced with a "Download" button. Makes for a cleaner interface experience.

@colvdv commented on GitHub (Feb 5, 2024): > Later Edit: I think it can be done pretty easy, just add the option to the server panel and if enabled just make the server send an response like "you are not allowed" , we dont have to hide the Streaming (Play) button like the Download option does for downloads. I would prefer to see the "Play" button replaced with a "Download" button. Makes for a cleaner interface experience.

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@ZLoth commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024):

Describe the feature/enhancement

Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks

Is it because of server load or of available bandwidth? I can see the possibility of allowing streaming if on the local network, but downloads if off network (and vice versa).

@ZLoth commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024): > ### Describe the feature/enhancement > Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks Is it because of server load or of available bandwidth? I can see the possibility of allowing streaming if on the local network, but downloads if off network (and vice versa).

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@colvdv commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024):

Describe the feature/enhancement

Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks

Is it because of server load or of available bandwidth?

For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty.

@colvdv commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024): > > ### Describe the feature/enhancement > > Is it possible (any plans) to add an option to disable Streaming? I want to allow some users only to download the books and play locally so i can decrease load on my server. Thanks > > Is it because of server load or of available bandwidth? > For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty.

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@nichwall commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024):

For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty.

If the client can direct play, the server is just serving a file and updating progress which is very light on CPU. Downloading does not transcode the file and just serves the file as well.

If the client cannot directly play the media, it will need to be transcoded either way.

@nichwall commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024): > For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty. If the client can direct play, the server is just serving a file and updating progress which is very light on CPU. Downloading does not transcode the file and just serves the file as well. If the client cannot directly play the media, it will need to be transcoded either way.

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@colvdv commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024):

For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty.

If the client can direct play, the server is just serving a file and updating progress which is very light on CPU.

The issue I have is the hard disk is old and maxing out at 100% usage from simple tasks. So less hard disk usage is better, hence why I want to force downloading over streaming.

I am working toward replacing it with a SSD, but a download only feature would still be useful even after the switch is made.

@colvdv commented on GitHub (May 17, 2024): > > For me it is because of server load; old laptop hosting it. Bandwidth I have plenty. > > If the client can direct play, the server is just serving a file and updating progress which is very light on CPU. > The issue I have is the hard disk is old and maxing out at 100% usage from simple tasks. So less hard disk usage is better, hence why I want to force downloading over streaming. I am working toward replacing it with a SSD, but a download only feature would still be useful even after the switch is made.