live_api

The 'live_api' directive is part of the Kaltura Media Framework's Common NGINX Module, designed to facilitate the management of live video streaming and related functionalities by utilizing a JSON-based REST API. By declaring this directive in the location context of an NGINX configuration, it allows the server to process HTTP requests related to live media events. Specifically, it handles JSON-formatted data from media components, which are crucial for orchestrating the flow of media content in a distributed architecture.

When the 'live_api' directive is active, NGINX is configured to route requests to the appropriate API handlers that can process various media-related operations, such as status updates, playback requests, or control commands for the media processing components. The directive supports multiple HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), thereby allowing it to accommodate a broad range of operations typical in media management scenarios. The responses are typically formatted in JSON, thus providing a structured and easily consumable output for clients interacting with the API.