ESfilter

Functions to report on and control Elementary Stream filters.

There are separate API functions to operate on the different types of filter, but they all work in the same way. In the descriptions below the XXX in the function name can be replaced with video, audio, teletext, subtit (subtitle), ca or other as required.

esfilter/XXX/class

Lists the descriptions, options and defaults for configuring the chosen type of filter, ie Configuration -> Stream -> Stream Filters -> {chosen type} -> Add.

esfilter/XXX/grid

Returns the parameters of the defined filters of the chosen type. The usual selection options are available, see

esfilter/XXX/create

Creates a new filter of the chosen type. ADMIN privilege is required.

• conf A JSON object describing the filter.