jpohhh/VideoEngine
An AppleScript and shell script based program to watch a folder, automatically convert video files added to said folder, and automatically tag them using TheTVDB.com's API.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED AppleScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
VideoEngine gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 9. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1 among AppleScript repositories and #10,831 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
24
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 12, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
VideoEngine has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
VideoEngine is an open-source project written in AppleScript: An AppleScript and shell script based program to watch a folder, automatically convert video files added to said folder, and automatically tag them using TheTVDB.com's API. .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in AppleScript. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in AppleScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/jpohhh/VideoEngine.git
cd VideoEngine⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
AppleScript environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
VideoEngine coordinates its core functionality through a modular AppleScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed VideoEngine into AppleScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install VideoEngine using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jpohhh/VideoEngine.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for VideoEngine.
Import VideoEngine into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `VideoEngine --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with AppleScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jpohhh/VideoEngine is currently ranked #10,831 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VideoEngine do? +
An AppleScript and shell script based program to watch a folder, automatically convert video files added to said folder, and automatically tag them using TheTVDB.com's API.
What language is VideoEngine written in? +
The primary language is AppleScript. Topics include: software.
Is VideoEngine actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 15, 2013 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does VideoEngine have? +
VideoEngine has 9 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does VideoEngine rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 9 stars, jpohhh/VideoEngine is ranked #10,831 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among AppleScript projects.
What license is VideoEngine distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
