wtv minisrv node.js

The wtv minisrv, or "zefie_wtvp_minisrv" project is a node.js project that provides a mini WebTV Server, aiming for full WTVP (WebTV Protocol) support. This open source server is in beta status. Use at your own risk.

Current status:

• Supports most known WebTV service encryption scenarios, for full trusted box access
• Can handle client "relogin" and "reconnect" events
• Suports .js service files with synchronous or asynchronous requests
• Supports multiple simultaneous users
• WebTV-compatible HTTP(S) Proxy (via minisrv, or using an external proxy for enhanced features (such as WebOne)
• WebTV cookie support (wtv-cookie) for HTTP(s)
• Flashrom flashing support for all known units (including bf0app 'Old Classic')
• Can flash anything on Ultra Willies with optional use_zefie_server flag set on wtv-flashrom service.
• wtv-disk:/sync for Download-o-Rama style file downloading
• Custom Tellyscripts (not yet customizable though)
• Flat file client session store and registration system
• wtv-lzpf compression support by eMac (99.9%)
• wtv-favorites support
• wtv-news support (WIP)
• wtv-mail (within same server only)
• "PC Services" (node express with minisrv custom script processing)
• "ViewerGen" Generate "WebTV Viewer" (Windows WebTV Sim) with unique SSIDs

Current issues:

• Mis-configuring wtv-disk:/sync DiskMaps may cause units to delete contents of partitions (need more info)

Feature Todo:

• TellyScript generation and/or manipulation without external dependancies
• Finish wtv-news, complete with upstream integration support (cross-minisrv usenet)
• Finish wtv-guide
• Add wtv-author (Pagebuilder)
• wtv-setup and bgm support Done v0.9.23
• wtv-cookie full support Done v0.9.13
• Flashrom flashing for bf0app old classic Done v0.9.9
• SSID/IP black/whitelisting (including tying SSID to an IP or multiple IPs) Done v0.9.4
• Flashrom flashing functionality (at least for LC2 and higher) Done v0.8.0
• Implement HTTP proxy (needs to be able to defluff most of the web, think retro WAP converter) Done v0.7.1

How To Use:

• Install node.js. If on Windows, be sure to say Yes when asked about Chocolatey.
• Install git (if on Windows, install from Git for Windows
• Download a snapshot (either of master, or of any commit/branch/relase/tag etc)
• Extract zip somewhere and enter that directory with a command prompt
• Enter zefie_wtvp_minisrv subdirectory
• Verify you are in the same directory as app.js, then run npm install
• Check any configuration. Create your override user_config.json. Especally service_ip. See user_config_README.md and user_config.example.json for more information.
  • Note: The intended use is for all custom config to be in user_config.json and any custom service files to go in UserServiceVault. If you do not care about potential issues with future git pull, and will manually add new upstream config.json entries, you could use the standard ServiceVault and config.json
• Run npm start (note: if you are using node version 17 or newer, and are getting errors, try npm start17)
• If you have trouble running it on Windows, try a Linux machine, Windows may need a full development enviroment or extra steps.
• Test with a WebTV Viewer or connect with a real box
• To connect with a real box, you will need to open ports in your firewall and have a way to connect your WebTV (and preferably reroute 10.0.0.1 to the server)
• See ServiceVault.md for a brief introduction to how the service files work

How to Support the Project

• Report Bugs
• Add a Feature and send a Pull Request
• Write and submit better documentation than I created (see Pull Request above)
• Content Creators: Shout out this project, and my YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/zefievideo)
• Financially Support:
  • Companies: Reach out to biz@zefie.net to sponsor this project
  • Subscribe on Patreon
  • One-Time Support:
    • CashApp $altimit
    • Chime: $zefie
    • Credit Card or PayPal (powered by StreamElements)