hulu.sh

[svnpenn]

This is a Bash script for downloading from Hulu

github.com/svnpenn/a/blob/98ab611/hulu.sh

In simple terms it works like this

- copy hulu cookies to temp folder (for Hulu+)
- launch Firefox with a temp profile, this prevents any changes to your normal
profile and will not disturb any existing Firefox windows
- dump Firefox process memory and search for available videos
- download selected video

If you need Bash for Windows you can try Baby Cygwin

http://code.google.com/p/any/downloads

[svnpenn]

I just need it to save with proper filename now (episode title). Still working
on that.

[WillJ]

Hey Svnpenn
I tried running this version of hulu.sh but this is what I get:

$ hulu.sh
usage: /usr/bin/hulu.sh [CDN FILETYPE] URL

CDN content delivery network
FILETYPE quality

Nothing further happens.
I am using Firefox 19, in the program files folder.
What have I done incorrectly? Your assistance would be appreciated.
Thanks

[svnpenn]

At least for right now, the URL is required. This is shown clearly with the "usage" printout.

[svnpenn]

Script now has preliminary support for episode titles.
github.com/svnpenn/a/commit/63ab

It will save in this format
Frasier 6x1 Good Grief.flv

However you will need "jq" in your /usr/local/bin
stedolan.github.com/jq

If you do not have "jq" it will be saved in this format
441362.flv

[svnpenn]

Add MP4 support

If FFmpeg is found at /usr/local/bin, then remux to MP4 from FLV

github.com/svnpenn/a/commit/18e0

[Zeranoe]

Add MP4 support

If FFmpeg is found at /usr/local/bin, then remux to MP4 from FLV

github.com/svnpenn/a/commit/18e0

Why search only in /usr/local? Might work better to run something like:

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if ! type -P ffmpeg >/dev/null; then
  log ffmpeg -i "$flv.flv" -c copy -v warning "$flv.mp4"
  log rm "$flv.flv"
fi

So any FFmpeg found within the PATH will work.

[svnpenn]

Why search only in /usr/local? Might work better to run something like:

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if ! type -P ffmpeg >/dev/null; then
  log ffmpeg -i "$flv.flv" -c copy -v warning "$flv.mp4"
  log rm "$flv.flv"
fi

Of course I did think of this, however /dev/null just makes me feel icky. I know it is strange.

[Zeranoe]

Sending the output of type -P to /dev/null should be safe. You only care about the exit code of type -P, and not the printed output.

On a side note, lines 26-35 could be shortened to:

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usage ()
{
cat <<EOF
usage: $0 [CDN FILETYPE] URL

CDN       content delivery network
FILETYPE  quality

run with just URL to get CDN and FILETYPE params
EOF
exit 0
}

It also looks like you aren't using exit codes with your commands, which might be helpful to add for the users who wish to run further commands based on if your script failed/succeeded.

Lastly, you seem to be mixing in sh with bash, which should be avoided.

It's a great script though, very helpful, thanks!

[svnpenn]

Lastly, you seem to be mixing in sh with bash, which should be avoided.

I assume you are talking about the process substitution?

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Perhaps a better way is available?