# Core Features

## Input side

Tuliprox can ingest:

- M3U / M3U8 playlists
- Xtream inputs
- local library content

## Output side

Tuliprox can publish:

- M3U
- Xtream-style outputs
- HDHomeRun
- STRM

That makes it usable both for IPTV players and for media-server-oriented workflows.

## Playlist processing

Tuliprox can:

- filter channels and groups
- rename or normalize entries
- apply mappings and templates
- sort and regroup outputs
- merge multiple inputs into a curated target

## Runtime streaming

Tuliprox can:

- reverse-proxy streams instead of redirecting them
- keep provider account affinity where clients need it
- share live streams across users
- enforce user connection limits
- prioritize higher-value sessions over lower-priority traffic
- serve custom fallback videos for failure cases

## Metadata and library

Tuliprox can:

- resolve VOD and series metadata
- probe stream capabilities
- scan local media
- combine local library content with IPTV-oriented outputs

## Operational features

Tuliprox also includes:

- scheduled playlist refreshes
- hot config reload support
- provider failover and DNS-aware connection rotation
- Web UI
- notifications and monitoring hooks