From 77519b12cffe5142f7b4c9d0f901ce4fac52ea0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bastimeyer Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 14:19:44 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: improve header text of the plugins page --- docs/plugins.rst | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/plugins.rst b/docs/plugins.rst index eeb05cec..54c78225 100644 --- a/docs/plugins.rst +++ b/docs/plugins.rst @@ -5,5 +5,16 @@ This is a list of the currently built-in plugins and what URLs and features they support. Streamlink's primary focus is live streams, so VOD support is limited. +The purpose of having plugins is to allow users of Streamlink to input URLs +from specific websites or streaming services without knowing the actual stream +URLs or implementations, while also automatically setting up certain +HTTP session parameters or providing additional features via +:ref:`CLI arguments `, like authentication, skipping ads, +enabling low latency streaming, etc. + +In addition to the plugins listed below, any of the supported +:ref:`streaming protocols ` can be played +directly, like for example HLS and DASH. + .. plugins::