Show HN: Beam – Play Local MKV/MP4 Files from a Mac on a Chromecast

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, chromecast, video-streaming, swift, media-player

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 9, Utility: 7)

Beam is a native macOS app that casts local MKV/MP4 and other video files directly to Chromecast devices without using a browser tab or pre-conversion. It handles tricky media like 4K HEVC, embedded subtitles, and multiple audio tracks, with queueing, resume, and remote controls. It fills a real gap for Mac users tired of Chrome-based casting limitations.

Target audience: macOS users and home media enthusiasts

Repository: https://github.com/prasad-kumkar/beam-cast · Swift · NOASSERTION

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