Show Thread Enhancements - Automatic Embedded Video (youtube, plus many more)

This hack has been withdrawn. Read on for an explanation. Shortly after the initial release I was contacted by another developer who had some ideas for the mod. This developer basically rewrote a new mod based on my original concept. Unfortunately we couldn't come to an agreement on a way to develop and support the future of this mod. Since he has released his mod separately, and it does pretty much everything my original mod did and is more efficient for those running large systems, I have decided to discontinue the further development of my mod. I took this decision because I don't believe that it makes sense to have two mods out there doing the same thing. I recommend to all users, both present and future, that you switch over to his mod instead (here). I've taken a look at it and I think it's a great mod and you'll all be very happy with it. I understand that he will also provide routines to import and convert tags used by my mod, this should also make your life easier.

Since I will not develop this mod further, I am also withdrawing support for it. Since I don't believe there is such a thing as an unsupported mod (since people will ALWAYS ask for and expect support regardless) I have therefore withdrawn the file from download. I hope some of you can understand my decision.

This mod has had a short but happy life, and I wish you all the best with the replacement mod. Thank you to everyone who has offered encouragement so far, and I hope to see you on my next mod.

I've left the original text below for historical reasons:


What does this mod do?

If a user copies and pastes a URL that links to a video streaming service (such as youtube) the mod will automatically take the URL and convert it into an embedded form directly in the post itself. Users can now play the videos directly from the thread! In other words:

• No template or file edits
• Nothing to configure
• Initial version supports sixteen different video sharing sites
• Pasted URLs are automatically converted to versions that display embedded video - in thread
• Option to include original URL in additional to providing embedded version.
• Forum, group and user permissions allow you to include or exclude who/what is affected by this mod.

How many services will it support?

The initial version contains support for sixteen different video services. If others contribute the required information for other services, this is likely to grow. The initial version (1.0) contains support for the following services:

Youtube, Metacafe, iFilm, Putfile, Bolt, Google Video, Guba, Grouper, Revver, Atom Films, Veoh, Myspace Video, Vimeo, Vmix, Eyespot, Liveleak, Sapo

Which services does it not support?

Many video sites don't provide enough information in the URLs to make automatic embedding possible. The following services were checked and found to be impossible to use with this mod:

Photobucket, Daily Motion, vidiLife, Yahoo Video, AOL Uncut, Yikers, vSocial, ManiaTV, Phanfare, CastPost, Jumpcut, Sharkle, Clipshack, Filecow, Break

Please don't request that these services be included in this mod - it's not possible. If you'd like to try and figure out how to do it yourself - please do!

Why is this different to other mods?

Other mods require you to enter BB Code yourself, but more importantly they require the user to have to add the tags themselves. Users are notoriously lazy and often won't even bother to use BB Code. This mod suits lazy users - it handles everything automatically without the user having to do anything - they just copy and paste the URL!

How do I install it?

Download the enclosed .xml file. In your AdminCP -> Plugins and Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product use the browse button to upload the .xml file you just downloaded and make sure "Allow Overwrite" is set to yes if you are upgrading from a previous version. Click "Import". Installation time - 30 seconds.

How do I configure it?

Go to AdminCP -> vBulletin Options -> Automatic Embedded Video. All settings are pretty much self explanatory and there is nothing that needs to be changed for most forums.

Are there any limitations?

The hack will only work with properly formatted URLs. If the user mangles them, it may not work. Only new messages posted will be affected and this mod will not have any effect on any URLs you may paste in while editing. It will only take effect when you preview or submit new posts!

Is there a downside to this mod?

None that I can think of!

Will new services be added in future?

Possibly. Make sure you click "Installed" so that you'll be notified about new versions.

How can I expand it myself?

See the first post on this thread for details.

User Testimonials

What have people been saying about this mod?

"Anyway, this is be far the best mod of the year! something so simple, yet so effective! My members and myself love it. Thanks again." - hornstar1337

"No way! This Hack is simply a Must!!" - Silvio

"simply the best mod ever." - kushal

"You are my hero. My users are always F'n up the BBcode that should be so simple and now its idiot proof." - MortysTW

"Thanks very much for the mod - very simple to install yet useful as anything." - p0ng0

"Sorry I had to come and re-post how excited this mod has made me lol." - Fleabag

"Working great with vbSEO" - mtlcore

"I have only tested a few videos so far but works like a charm!!! What an awesome mod!!!" - RichieBoy67

Version History

1.0 - Initial release (23.06.2007) (updated a couple of hours after release with some minor fixes 01:31 24.06.2007 GMT)
1.1 - Feature upgrade (26.06.2007). Added ability to include/exclude users, groups or forums. Added feature to replace even when BB Code permissions don't allow it. Added feature to both embed the video AND display the original URL above the video. Loosened logic to include variations in URLs for certain services (different countries, domains, etc). Should cover a wider range of URLs now. More video services coming soon...

27.06.2007 - Mod withdrawn. Details above and here.

[DieselMinded]

Installed THANKS !!!!!!

[katie hunter]

I put it on but when i insatlled put a veoh url , it says data is not available =/ do i have to add something else ?

http://forum.nihonomaru.com/site-hel...html#post16268

the video is there btw

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v448414RTx2kCZp?confirmed=1
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v448414RTx2kCZp

I allowed youtube as well and it didn't show up at all ;s

[Nathan2006]

Updated Thank you

Would there be anyway to exclude some forums from this?

I have a forum for video ripping and the links
that members post will get converted

Thank you for any help

[jasculs]

I use custom bbcode permissions and when someone who does not have permission to use the bbcode puts in a link the unparsed bbcode shows up instead of the link. Is there anyway to fix this or change it?

[kollam003]

Thanks for this

[Hornstar]

Actually forum pemessions would be cool, enable and disable this in certain forums would be great for the next update. installing the new version now. Thanks for the great hack!

[Ren? Kunze]

If I find class, is only unfortunate which he no German sides supported.
One can also make which it supported:

http://video.google.de/
http://www.myvideo.de/
http://www.videotube.de/
http://www.clipfish.de/

That would be class if one to still insert could.

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

Will do.... Now go get some rest so you can give us all more fun toys to play with

Looks like someone else just release a very simular mod I think just a tad bit late but this is what his supports.

You can find the new mod in the new modifications under search button

I've taken a look - it's a very different kind of mod, and many more steps to install. It also needs users to click a button on the links they post in. In my experience many users can't be bothered to click buttons. But I've PM'd the author so that we can maybe share information on adding different file types to our respective mods.

Originally Posted by katie hunter

I put it on but when i insatlled put a veoh url , it says data is not available =/ do i have to add something else ?

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v448414RTx2kCZp?confirmed=1
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v448414RTx2kCZp

I allowed youtube as well and it didn't show up at all ;s

You haven't given me anywhere near enough information for me to begin to help you. However, I did paste those links you gave into my forum, and they were automatically converted and the videos played.

Originally Posted by Nathan2006

Updated Thank you

Would there be anyway to exclude some forums from this?

I'll work on this today, it will probably be ready in about 8 hours or so. Stay tuned to this thread.

Originally Posted by jasculs

I use custom bbcode permissions and when someone who does not have permission to use the bbcode puts in a link the unparsed bbcode shows up instead of the link. Is there anyway to fix this or change it?

I'll simulate this issue on my own forum and see if there is a way to deal with this. If there is, it will be in the next update. Stay tuned to this thread.

Originally Posted by Ren? Kunze

If I find class, is only unfortunate which he no German sides supported.
One can also make which it supported:

http://video.google.de/
http://www.myvideo.de/
http://www.videotube.de/
http://www.clipfish.de/

That would be class if one to still insert could.

I'll make sure that google.* is supported in the next update, and I'll try to include those other sites, if it is possible to do so.

Does anyone know of any other video sites that operate under multiple domains? If so, I need to loosen the logic to incorporate these other domains (like, .de, .es) but I'll need some helping in finding out which sites do this!

[vwdforum]

Youtube have recently introduced a uk section. an example of their link is below.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfKOEaVOpY

would it be possible to include the above in a working version that converts this?

I've found it works if I change it to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfKOEaVOpY

great mod by the way, much appreciated!

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by vwdforum

Youtube have recently introduced a uk section. an example of their link is below.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfKOEaVOpY

Damn it - they keep changing this stuff... I'll loosen up the logic for youtube a little and consider doing so for the other services as well just in case. This change will be in the next version.