C++

Detailed Description

C++ Binary Add-On Development

Kodi allows the use of C++ addons to expand their possibilities. This gives you many options to expand it quickly and easily with new features.

Here is a table of the types currently possible:

Type	Class	Description
Audio decoder	kodi::addon::CInstanceAudioDecoder	For audio decoders as binary add-ons. This class implements a way to handle special types of audio files.
Audio encoder	kodi::addon::CInstanceAudioEncoder	To convert audio data, such as a CD, to a new format and create files for this.
Game engine	kodi::addon::CInstanceGame	This is to provide support for games in the system.
Image decoder	kodi::addon::CInstanceImageDecoder	This instance type is used to allow Kodi various additional image format types.
Inputstream	kodi::addon::CInstanceInputStream	To process special video and/or audio streams. This allows addons to support newer species in Kodi.
Peripheral	kodi::addon::CInstancePeripheral	Made to have Kodi controllable with new and different ways, such as Joystick.
Screensaver	kodi::addon::CInstanceScreensaver	A screensaver is a Kodi addon that fills the screen with moving images or patterns when the computer is not in use.
PVR (TV / radio handling)	kodi::addon::CInstancePVRClient	Used to provide Kodi with various sources for TV and radio streams.
VFS (Virtual filesystem support)	kodi::addon::CInstanceVFS	This instance type is used to allow Kodi various additional file system types.
Video codec	kodi::addon::CInstanceVideoCodec	Used to decode special video formats and make them usable for playback. Note This can only be used in connection with kodi::addon::CInstanceInputStream.
Visualization	kodi::addon::CInstanceVisualization	Music visualization is a feature in Kodi that generates animated imagery based on a piece of music.

Topics
	CMake addon creation structure
	CMake help macros to create addon for Kodi
	Interface - kodi
	General addon interface functions
	Interface - kodi::addon
	Addon type interface functions and classes
	Interface - kodi::gui
	Graphical functions for Windows and Dialogs to show Offers classes and functions that manipulate the Graphical User Interface through windows, dialogs, and various control widgets.
	Interface - kodi::platform
	Platform specific functions This group contains OS platform specific functions with which Kodi is accessed.
	Interface - kodi::tools
	Helper tools and functions This group includes things that only work indirectly with Kodi.
	Interface - kodi::audioengine
	Audio engine functions This interface contains auxiliary functions and classes which allow an addon to play their own individual audio stream in Kodi.
	Interface - kodi::vfs
	Virtual filesystem functions Offers classes and functions for access to the Virtual File Server (VFS) which you can use to manipulate files and folders.
	Interface - kodi::network
	Network functions The network module offers functions that allow you to control it.