What is WebTube?
WebTube is an open-source, self-hosted video sharing platform that allows users to upload, view, rate, share, create playlists, comment on, and subscribe to video content. It is released under the GNU Affero General Public License and can be installed on a web server or local machine to create a video sharing website or service.
Some key features of WebTube include:
- Upload videos in various formats like MP4, WebM, MOV
- Create and manage video playlists
- Like/dislike videos and leave comments
- Subscriber system to follow specific users and get alerts
- Video categories and tagging to organize content
- Moderation tools for reviewing/approving videos
- Video analytics to track views and engagement
- Customizable interface and themes
- Multi language support
- Video embedding to allow videos to be shared elsewhere
By being self-hosted rather than relying on an external service, WebTube gives users more control and privacy over their videos. And by being open source, the platform can be modified and enhanced. Overall, WebTube aims to provide an open, customizable, and full-featured alternative to closed video sharing platforms for hosting and sharing video content.