What is Tinyflix and how do I try it?

Tinyflix is a self-hosted video platform demo at tinyflix.shanbhag.dev — hit guest login, upload, stream instantly.

How to build your own Tinyflix video streaming pipeline?

Clone the implied GitHub (check Reddit thread), spin up AWS resources, Dockerize services — follow the pipeline: S3 → SQS → FFmpeg → CloudFront.

For low-to-medium traffic, yes — S3 pennies vs. per-minute fees; scales with usage, full control.

🏗️ DevOps & Infrastructure

Imagine Netflix, but yours alone. Tinyflix proves you can build pro-grade video streaming without leaning on pricey services.

theAIcatchup Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

Tinyflix builds pro streaming without third-party services using AWS S3, SQS, FFmpeg, and CloudFront. 𝕏
Self-hosting slashes costs and boosts control for creators ditching platform fees. 𝕏
This pipeline previews sovereign media stacks as AI amps video creation. 𝕏

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