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This hack has been withdrawn.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is such a thing as an unsupported mod (since people will ALWAYS ask for and expect support regardless) I have therefore withdrawn the file from download.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.

[FleaBag]

Latest version works well for me! All issues are gone. I love it so much. I'll get this into action ASAP, see how I can combine it with GARS.

Thanks a lot, when pay day comes around I hope to make a donation. I would easily buy this hack. I hope you realise how popular this is going to be!

Nominated for MOTM.

Edit: And go to bed sir! Good work!

[TheBlackPoet]

it works goodexcept 4 when there is a = at the end...


http://youtube.com/watch?v=YrzqBREP0...elated&search=
all the kink copies except that... breaking the whole link......

still i installed

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by TheBlackPoet

it works goodexcept 4 when there is a = at the end...


http://youtube.com/watch?v=YrzqBREP0...elated&search=
all the kink copies except that... breaking the whole link......

still i installed

Ok, that's another youtube condition I haven't seen before... Ok, here's a quick fix for that condition. Go into the plugin and find the bit for youtube and replace it with this:

// youtube.com
array_push($replace, '[youtubevid]$2[/youtubevid]');
array_push($patterns, '~\[URL\]http://(www\.)?youtube\.com/watch\?v=([\w-]*)[^\[]*\[/URL\]~i');

That should resolve your issue. I think I'll update all the other links to allow stuff to be appended onto the end of the URL just in case that happens in other cases where I haven't anticipated it....

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by FleaBag

Latest version works well for me! All issues are gone. I love it so much. I'll get this into action ASAP, see how I can combine it with GARS.

Thanks a lot, when pay day comes around I hope to make a donation. I would easily buy this hack. I hope you realise how popular this is going to be!

Nominated for MOTM.

Edit: And go to bed sir! Good work!

No problem, glad you appreciate it, and of course donations are always welcome :-)

I've got a few other mods waiting in the wings which fit into the "Why on earth didn't someone do that before?" category :-)

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by TheBlackPoet

it works goodexcept 4 when there is a = at the end...

Ok, I've now loosened the logic for all of the video services to allow extra rubbish to be appended onto the end of any URL. That should hopefully nip any such issues in the bud before they happen.

I've updated the file again and put a "b" on the end of the filename.

[rjmjr69]

YOUR THE MAN...!!!!!!!!!!! thanks all works just fine now... goto bed get some rest

[mfyvie]

Ok, it looks like most of the issues with this have been resolved so I'm off to bed. Will get back to this thread in about 6 hours to answer more questions.

I'm glad that so many of you appreciate this mod. So if you like it - why not help out to make it better?

How to help improve this mod

Check out the list at the top of the mod - I've listed all the supported services, as well as unsupported services. Let's make both of these lists bigger! Do you know of any other video services? If not, why not spend some time looking for some? Surely there must be a lot more out there, but I need your help to find them, and my time is also limited! You can also read the guide I included in post 1 for more information about how this mod can be expanded.

The bottom line is that if everyone helps to expand the range of services covered by this mod - everyone benefits!

[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.


google
Youtube (and es.youtube)
vsocial
ifilm
mteacafe
dailymotion
currenttv
vimeo
sharkle
vidiac
myvideoDE
myspace
break
filecabi
pornotube

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

[Nathan2006]

Thank you Mark this is just what I have been looking for

Install

[Alibass]

1.0b has corrected my issue with vbAnonymizer. Thanks!