Database Mechanism

Monibuca provides database support functionality, allowing database configuration and usage in both global settings and plugins.

Configuration

Global Configuration

Database can be configured in global settings using these fields:

global:
  dsn: "database connection string"
  dbType: "database type"

Plugin Configuration

Each plugin can have its own database configuration:

pluginName:
  dsn: "database connection string"
  dbType: "database type"

Database Initialization Process

Global Database Initialization

1. When the server starts, if dsn is configured, it attempts to connect to the database

2. After successful connection, the following models are automatically migrated:

   • User table
   • PullProxy table
   • PushProxy table
   • StreamAliasDB table

3. If login is enabled (Admin.EnableLogin = true), users are created or updated based on the configuration file

4. If no users exist in the database, a default admin account is created:

   • Username: admin
   • Password: admin
   • Role: admin

Plugin Database Initialization

1. During plugin initialization, the plugin's dsn configuration is checked
2. If the plugin's dsn matches the global configuration, the global database connection is used
3. If the plugin configures a different dsn, a new database connection is created
4. If the plugin implements the Recorder interface, the RecordStream table is automatically migrated

Database Usage

Global Database Access

The global database can be accessed through the Server instance:

server.DB

Plugin Database Access

Plugins can access their database through their instance:

plugin.DB

Important Notes

1. Database connection failures will disable related functionality
2. Plugins using independent databases need to manage their own database connections
3. Database migration failures will cause plugins to be disabled
4. It's recommended to reuse the global database connection when possible to avoid creating too many connections

Built-in Tables

User Table

Stores user information, including:

• Username: User's name
• Password: User's password
• Role: User's role (admin/user)

PullProxy Table

Stores pull proxy configurations

PushProxy Table

Stores push proxy configurations

StreamAliasDB Table

Stores stream alias configurations

RecordStream Table

Stores recording-related information (only created when plugin implements Recorder interface)