github.com/ReolinkCameraApi/reolinkapi
A Reolink Camera client written in Go. This repository's purpose (with Reolink's full support) is to deliver a complete API for the Reolink Cameras, although they have a basic API document - it does not satisfy the need for extensive camera communication.
Check out our documentation for more information on how to use the software at https://reolink.oleaintueri.com
Other Supported Languages:
The reolink-go-api project is the go alternative to the reolink-python-api project. It provides the same functionality, but just in pure Go.
Oleaintueri is sponsoring the development and maintenance of these projects within their organisation.
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GO111MODULE=on here.
GO111MODULE=on go get github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI/reolinkapigo@latest
A Specific version using @v0.x.x
GO111MODULE=on go get -u github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI/reolinkapigo@v0.0.2
cd $GOPATH
mkdir -p src/github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI
cd src/github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI
git clone https://github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI/reolinkapigo.git
Check the examples/ directory for example code and implementations.
Implement a "Camera" object by passing it an IP address, Username and Password. By instantiating the object, it will try retrieve a login token from the Reolink Camera. This token is necessary to interact with the Camera using other commands.
package main
import "github.com/ReolinkCameraAPI/reolinkapigo/pkg/reolinkapi"
func main() {
// This can throw an error due to the API trying to authorise with the camera
// to retrieve the necessary token for future requests.
camera, err := reolinkapi.NewCamera("192.168.1.100",
reolinkapi.WithUsername("foo"),
reolinkapi.WithPassword("bar"))
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
// One can also defer the login process on object creation
// Omitting the username and password will default to the cameras defaults
// username: "admin"
// password: ""
camera, err = reolinkapi.NewCamera("192.168.1.100",
reolinkapi.WithDeferLogin(true))
err = camera.Login()
// now call any of the supported api's by passing it it's resthandler
ok, err := camera.FormatHdd(0)(camera.RestHandler)
}
Dependencies needed to make this work:
Dependencies needed for testing:
Golang project structure based off of https://github.com/golang-standards/project-layout
// filenames are lowercase snake case
foo_bar.go
// usually a singular name or camelCase
package fooBar
// Format the parameters underneath one another
func HasManyParameters(
param1 string,
param2 int,
param3 bool)
// When there are too many parameters
// use uber functional options
// https://github.com/uber-go/guide/blob/master/style.md#functional-options
// ---
type options struct {
foo string
bar bool
}
type OptionFooBar interface {
apply(*options)
}
// All variables are camelCase
type fooOption string
func (f fooOption) apply(opts *options) {
opts.foo = string(f)
}
// All variables are camelCase
type barOption bool
func (b barOption) apply(opts *options) {
opts.bar = bool(b)
}
func WithFoo(foo string) OptionFooBar {
return fooOption(foo)
}
func WithBar(bar bool) OptionFooBar {
return barOption(bar)
}
type FooBar struct {
PublicVar string
*options
}
func NewFooBar(withPublic string, opts ...OptionFooBar) *FooBar {
// initialise the options
options := &options{
foo: "something",
bar: false,
}
for _, o := range opts {
o.apply(options)
}
return &FooBar{
PublicVar: withPublic,
options: options,
}
}
Get the Restful API calls by looking through the HTTP Requests made in the camera's web UI. I use Google Chrome developer mode (ctr + shift + i) -> Network.
Fork the repository and make your changes.
Make a pull request.
All the tests implement a MockApi. The only test that could be a bit tricky is the RTSP client test.
To test this locally on your machine you could use the rtsp-simple-server
Setting it up is quite easy, however streaming the video feed needs some extra thought, especially if you are new to ffmpeg.
Steps:
In your terminal:
//receives the stream and passes it along to clients
./rtsp-simple-server
// this will start and encode the stream on the fly
ffmpeg -re -stream_loop -1
-i vidfile.mkv
-c:a aac -b:a 64k -c:v libx264 -preset ultrafast -b:v 500k -f hls -hls_time 1 -hls_list_size 3 -hls_flags delete_segments -hls_allow_cache 0
-f rtsp rtsp://localhost:8554/mystream
Stream:
GET:
SET:
Any Reolink camera that has a web UI should work. The other's requiring special Reolink clients do not work and is not supported here.
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