zyfun

Zyfun is a free, cross-platform desktop application for playing video content from online sources. It runs on Windows 10 and above, macOS 12 and above, and Linux, and is built with Electron, the same framework used by many popular desktop apps. The app lets you manage collections of video sources, which you configure using a structured JSON format, and play content from those sources using one of several built-in playback engines.

The interface covers two main content types: on-demand video (films and TV shows) and live streams. You can switch between multiple playback engines without restarting the app. A one-key hide shortcut lets you quickly conceal the application window. History and settings data are stored locally on your machine in platform-specific directories the README documents for each operating system.

The README states the software is for personal use only, instructs users to uninstall it within 24 hours, and prohibits commercial use. The project emphasizes that the app itself does not store or distribute video content; it is a playback tool that connects to external sources the user configures. The project originated as a continuation of ZY-Player.

Downloads are available for Windows (x64 and ARM64), macOS (x64 and ARM64), and Linux (x64 and ARM64) through the GitHub releases page. A nightly build is also available for each platform. The README includes troubleshooting steps for common installation issues on each operating system, such as the macOS security warning for unverified apps and missing system libraries on Linux.