How to use libvlc in my Flatpak

Mar 2, 2025
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My pyqt5 app relies on vlc for video playback.

I can add build instructions to the manifest to build from source but that way I won’t get through flathub vetting process.

What’s the best way to access/bundle vlc?

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What make you think that?

M
Replying to #2

Isn’t network access during buid prohibited?

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Here’s how KDE Elisa builds libvlc:

R
Replying to #3

Yes, but everything you put into the manifest will get downloaded, before going offline and building.