Icecast is a free and open-source streaming media server that enables the broadcasting of audio over the internet. It supports multiple audio formats, including MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and Opus, allowing users to create live or on-demand streaming services. Icecast is widely used for internet radio stations and provides flexible configuration options for scaling and managing streams.

Features of Icecast:

• Supports streaming in multiple formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, and WebM.
• Enables live and pre-recorded audio streaming for internet radio.
• Highly configurable with XML-based configuration files.
• Allows multiple mount points for different streams on the same server.
• Supports listener authentication and access control.
• Includes tools for logging, statistics, and monitoring listener activity.
• Compatible with external broadcasting software like Liquidsoap, Mixxx, and Butt.
• Open-source and actively maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation community.

This adds a clickable link for http://localhost:8000 so users can quickly open the Icecast server in a browser.

Disclaimer: Icecast is released under the GPL license and maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation. Users are responsible for configuring and securing the server appropriately. The developers assume no responsibility for misuse or streaming content compliance. Refer to the official documentation for the latest and most accurate guidance.