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# RTStream Guide
## Overview
RTStream enables real-time ingestion of live video streams (RTSP/RTMP) and desktop capture sessions. Once connected, you can record, index, search, and export content from live sources.
For code-level details (SDK methods, parameters, examples), see [rtstream-reference.md](rtstream-reference.md).
## Use Cases
- **Security & Monitoring**: Connect RTSP cameras, detect events, trigger alerts
- **Live Broadcasts**: Ingest RTMP streams, index in real-time, enable instant search
- **Meeting Recording**: Capture desktop screen and audio, transcribe live, export recordings
- **Event Processing**: Monitor live feeds, run AI analysis, respond to detected content
## Quick Start
1. **Connect to a live stream** (RTSP/RTMP URL) or get RTStream from a capture session
2. **Start ingestion** to begin recording the live content
3. **Start AI pipelines** for real-time indexing (audio, visual, transcription)
4. **Monitor events** via WebSocket for live AI results and alerts
5. **Stop ingestion** when done
6. **Export to video** for permanent storage and further processing
7. **Search the recording** to find specific moments
## RTStream Sources
### From RTSP/RTMP Streams
Connect directly to a live video source:
```python
rtstream = coll.connect_rtstream(
url="rtmp://your-stream-server/live/stream-key",
name="My Live Stream",
)
```
### From Capture Sessions
Get RTStreams from desktop capture (mic, screen, system audio):
```python
session = conn.get_capture_session(session_id)
mics = session.get_rtstream("mic")
displays = session.get_rtstream("screen")
system_audios = session.get_rtstream("system_audio")
```
For capture session workflow, see [capture.md](capture.md).
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## Scripts
| Script | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `scripts/ws_listener.py` | WebSocket event listener for real-time AI results |