System Requirements Document (SRD) for lime-iptv

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for lime-iptv, a project envisioned by hentati amir to provide a free IPTV platform. The goal of lime-iptv is to offer users a seamless and cost-free streaming experience, catering to a wide audience in Canada and potentially beyond. This document will serve as a blueprint for the development, design, and deployment of the platform.

lime-iptv aims to stand out by focusing on accessibility, user-friendliness, and a rich content library, making it an attractive choice for users seeking free IPTV services.

2. System Overview

lime-iptv will be a free IPTV platform designed to provide users with access to live TV channels, on-demand content, and other streaming services. The system will be accessible via both web and mobile applications, ensuring a wide reach and convenience for users.

The platform will prioritize:

• A user-friendly interface for effortless navigation.
• High-quality streaming with minimal buffering.
• A diverse range of content, including live TV, movies, and sports.
• Compatibility with multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

The system will leverage modern technologies like React for the frontend, FastAPI for the backend, and MySQL for database management to ensure scalability and performance.

3. Functional Requirements

The following functional requirements are defined as story points to guide development:

• As a User, I should be able to browse and search for live TV channels.
• As a User, I should be able to stream content without any subscription or payment.
• As a User, I should be able to create a personalized list of favorite channels.
• As a User, I should be able to filter content by genre (e.g., sports, movies, news).
• As a User, I should be able to adjust streaming quality based on my internet speed.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage and update the content library.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor user activity and system performance.
• As an Admin, I should be able to send notifications or announcements to users.

4. User Personas

4.1 General User

• Description: A typical user looking for free IPTV services to stream live TV and on-demand content.
• Goals: Access a wide range of content for free, with minimal effort and high-quality streaming.
• Pain Points: Buffering, limited content, and complex navigation.

4.2 Admin

• Description: A system administrator responsible for managing the platform's content and ensuring smooth operation.
• Goals: Maintain an updated content library, monitor system performance, and engage users with announcements.
• Pain Points: Managing a large user base and ensuring system uptime.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The lime-iptv platform will adopt a vibrant and modern color palette to reflect its dynamic and user-friendly nature. The colors are designed to evoke energy, accessibility, and trust.

• Background: #1A1A2E (Deep Midnight Blue)
• Surface: #16213E (Dark Navy)
• Text: #EAEAEA (Soft White)
• Accent: #4ECCA3 (Lime Green)
• Muted Tones: #6C757D (Muted Gray)

This palette ensures a visually appealing interface that is easy on the eyes and aligns with the "lime" branding.

6. Signature Design Concept

The lime-iptv homepage will feature a dynamic "channel carousel" interface that mimics the experience of flipping through TV channels.

Key Features:

• Interactive Channel Wheel: A 3D rotating carousel displaying live channel previews in real-time. Users can swipe or scroll to rotate the wheel and select a channel.
• Live Previews: Each channel tile will show a live snapshot or short preview of the content currently airing.
• Ambient Glow: The selected channel will emit a soft lime-green glow (#4ECCA3) that pulses gently, drawing the user’s attention.
• Background Animation: A subtle, animated gradient background that shifts between shades of midnight blue (#1A1A2E) and dark navy (#16213E), creating a calming yet dynamic visual effect.
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over a channel tile will trigger a smooth zoom-in effect, and clicking on it will initiate a seamless transition to the streaming page.

This unique design will make the lime-iptv platform instantly recognizable and provide users with an engaging and memorable first impression.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must support at least 10,000 concurrent users without performance degradation.
• The platform must ensure 99.9% uptime.
• Streaming latency should not exceed 3 seconds under normal network conditions.
• The system must comply with Canadian data privacy laws (e.g., PIPEDA).
• The platform should be optimized for both mobile and desktop devices.
• The system should support multiple languages, starting with English and French.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations

AI Tools

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for coding-related tasks

Orchestration

• Docker for local development
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will primarily access the platform from Canada.
• The majority of users will have access to stable internet connections.
• The platform will initially focus on live TV and expand to on-demand content later.

Constraints

• The platform must operate within the legal framework for IPTV services in Canada.
• The system must be developed and deployed within a limited budget, as the service is free for users.

10. Glossary

• IPTV: Internet Protocol Television, a system where television services are delivered over the internet.
• PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, a Canadian law governing data privacy.
• Frontend: The part of the application that users interact with directly.
• Backend: The server-side logic and database management of the application.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.