Stack · Video
Next.js + Mux.
Mux handles video infrastructure — uploading, encoding, delivery, analytics. Pair with Next.js for any video-heavy app.
CategoryVideo
Best forVideo apps
Why together · 01
Why this combo works.
Mux Direct Uploads handle large files. Mux Player gives you streaming UX out of the box. Server-side asset management via API.
Setup
Install mux-node, expose Direct Upload from server actions, use mux-player on client.
Gotchas
- Pricing scales with delivery
- Live streaming has separate concerns
- Captions need pipeline
- DRM is paid-tier
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