Oscam.srvid - Generator

Examples (types only — search for latest projects):

oscam-srvid-gen --merge old.srvid user.srvid --output new.srvid

Before running any generator:

cp /etc/tuxbox/config/oscam.srvid /etc/tuxbox/config/oscam.srvid.bak

To generate a valid file, the generator requires a reliable input source. Two primary methods are identified:

for row in rows: caid = extract_caid(row) # e.g., "0500", "09C4" sid_hex = extract_sid(row) # e.g., "0F2A" name = extract_name(row) # Write to file file.write(f"caid:sid_hex|name|\n") oscam.srvid generator

Pros: You can generate files for satellites you don't own. Always up-to-date.
Cons: Requires Python knowledge. Websites change structure frequently, breaking scripts. Risk of IP ban if scraping too aggressively.

Run a blind scan or automatic scan on your receiver. A messy channel list (duplicate channels from dead transponders) will generate a messy oscam.srvid. Examples (types only — search for latest projects):

There is no single "official" generator. Based on user preferences and proven scripts, here are the three most effective ways to generate your file today.

Let’s walk through the recommended hybrid workflow for a stable, future-proof oscam.srvid file. To generate a valid file, the generator requires