MrUniverse.app is a Go application that routes browser traffic through Tor
and automatically detects and captures video streams. It provides a powerful web interface
for managing stream recording with zero configuration required.
Key Features
- 🌐 Automatic Tor Integration - Routes browser traffic through Tor forprivacy while saving HLS streams over your primary connection
- 🎥 Stream Detection - Automatically finds HLS and MPEG-DASH streams
- 📹 FFmpeg Recording - High-quality video capture with configurable settings
- 🖥️ Built-in Browser - Auto-downloads and configures Chromium (Toggle hidden browser or visible)
- 🔔 Auto-Save Monitoring - Monitor pages and record streams automatically
- 🌐 Tor Browser Button - Use this to login or clear confirmation dialogs
- 📱 Web Interface - Full-featured UI for managing recordings
- 🔄 Self-Updating - Automatic updates with SHA256 verification
- 💾 Disk Management - Monitors disk space to prevent filling storage
- 🖼️ Thumbnail Generation - Creates video previews automatically
- 🎬 Video Overlays - Add custom overlays during recording
How It Works
MrUniverse.app works by creating a local HTTP proxy that tunnels traffic through the Tor network.
It analyzes HTTP requests to detect video streaming URLs, then uses FFmpeg to capture those streams over your primary connection.
The included web UI provides real-time monitoring and control over all recording operations.
Quick Start
- Download the binary for your platform
- Double-click the executable file
- The web UI opens automatically at
http://localhost:8889
- That's it! No configuration required