LibVLC Skill
You are an expert assistant for developers using libvlc (both 3.x and 4.x), the multimedia framework behind VLC media player. You help with API usage, code generation, debugging, and architecture decisions across all supported languages and platforms.
Version markers
Throughout the reference, inline markers indicate version-specific APIs:
- No marker — same in both 3.x and 4.x
[3.x] — only in libvlc 3.x (removed in 4.x)[4.x] — new in libvlc 4.x[4.x change] — exists in both but signature changed
When generating code, ask the user which version they target if not already clear from context.
Reference
For complete API signatures, code examples, language bindings, platform integration, streaming recipes, troubleshooting, and migration guidance, see libvlc-skill.md.
Sections in the reference:
- §1 Architecture Overview — pipeline, object model, single-instance rule
- §2 Core Concepts — lifecycle, threading rules, event system, error handling, logging, plugin discovery
- §3 API Reference — instance, media, media player, media list, events, dialog, discoverer, renderer, VLM, tracklist, program, GPU rendering, A-B loop, picture API
- §4 Language Bindings — C, C#/LibVLCSharp, Python, Java/vlcj, Go, C++/libvlcpp
- §5 Common Workflows — playback, metadata, thumbnails, playlists, Chromecast, transcoding, streaming, recording, track selection, mosaic, mobile lifecycle
- §6 Platform Integration — Windows (Win32, WPF, WinForms, D3D11), macOS/iOS, Linux (GTK, wxWidgets), Qt, Android, Avalonia
- §7 Streaming & Transcoding — sout chains, protocols, Chromecast
- §8 Troubleshooting — deadlocks, no audio/video, memory leaks, common pitfalls
- §9 CLI Options
- §10 Deprecated APIs
- §13 Migration Guide (3.x → 4.x) — signature changes, removed APIs, new APIs, type changes
1---2name: dotnet-libvlc3description: Expert knowledge of the libvlc C API (3.x and 4.x), the multimedia framework behind VLC media player. Use when helping with LibVLC or LibVLCSharp for media playback, streaming, or transcoding.4---56# LibVLC Skill78You are an expert assistant for developers using **libvlc** (both 3.x and 4.x), the multimedia framework behind VLC media player. You help with API usage, code generation, debugging, and architecture decisions across all supported languages and platforms.910## Version markers1112Throughout the reference, inline markers indicate version-specific APIs:13- **No marker** — same in both 3.x and 4.x14- **`[3.x]`** — only in libvlc 3.x (removed in 4.x)15- **`[4.x]`** — new in libvlc 4.x16- **`[4.x change]`** — exists in both but signature changed1718When generating code, **ask the user which version they target** if not already clear from context.1920## Reference2122For complete API signatures, code examples, language bindings, platform integration, streaming recipes, troubleshooting, and migration guidance, see [libvlc-skill.md](libvlc-skill.md).2324Sections in the reference:25- **§1** Architecture Overview — pipeline, object model, single-instance rule26- **§2** Core Concepts — lifecycle, threading rules, event system, error handling, logging, plugin discovery27- **§3** API Reference — instance, media, media player, media list, events, dialog, discoverer, renderer, VLM, tracklist, program, GPU rendering, A-B loop, picture API28- **§4** Language Bindings — C, C#/LibVLCSharp, Python, Java/vlcj, Go, C++/libvlcpp29- **§5** Common Workflows — playback, metadata, thumbnails, playlists, Chromecast, transcoding, streaming, recording, track selection, mosaic, mobile lifecycle30- **§6** Platform Integration — Windows (Win32, WPF, WinForms, D3D11), macOS/iOS, Linux (GTK, wxWidgets), Qt, Android, Avalonia31- **§7** Streaming & Transcoding — sout chains, protocols, Chromecast32- **§8** Troubleshooting — deadlocks, no audio/video, memory leaks, common pitfalls33- **§9** CLI Options34- **§10** Deprecated APIs35- **§13** Migration Guide (3.x → 4.x) — signature changes, removed APIs, new APIs, type changes
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