Oscam.srvid Generator ✯ | Best |
| Helper | Purpose |
|--------|---------|
| Validator | Checks existing oscam.srvid for syntax errors, duplicates, or unknown formats |
| Diff tool | Compare two srvid versions, show added/removed/changed |
| Log analyzer | Extract missing svcids from OSCam live log (service not found in srvid) |
| Formatter | Auto‑capitalize, clean special chars, remove emojis |
| Batch converter | Convert from old oscam.srvid to new format or vice versa |
Several satellite forums host web-based generators. You select your satellite (e.g., "Astra 19.2E" or "Hotbird 13E"), click a button, and download a ready-made oscam.srvid.
Popular community tools include:
Pros: No installation, no coding.
Cons: Often outdated. Trust issues (downloading random config files from the web). No customization for your specific provider list. oscam.srvid generator
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| Service ID mapping | Maps caid:prov:svcid to a human-readable channel name (e.g., 1833:000000:2B6E = RTL Television) |
| Multiple input formats | Import from: user-defined CSV, WebIf-liked services list, Enigma2 lamedb, or raw OSCam logs |
| Bulk generation | Generate full oscam.srvid from existing channel list |
| Merge & deduplicate | Merge with existing oscam.srvid, keep latest/priority entries |
| Export | Save as proper oscam.srvid format (UTF-8, no BOM, Unix line endings) |
For users running OpenATV, OpenPLi, or Pure2, the simplest method is using a pre-packaged script.
Tool: enigma2-plugin-extensions-oscamsrvidgenerator | Helper | Purpose | |--------|---------| | Validator
This plugin scans your lamedb file (which contains your scanned channels), extracts the SID, service name, provider, and CAID, and writes them directly to /etc/tuxbox/config/oscam.srvid.
How to use:
Pros: 100% accurate for your receiver, works offline, respects your unique bouquet structure.
Cons: Only works for channels you have physically scanned; it won’t add new channels you haven’t discovered yet. Several satellite forums host web-based generators
The ultimate "OSCam.srvid Generator" doesn't just exist—it evolves. The most powerful approach today is using LUA scripts inside OSCam itself. A custom oscam.script can dynamically query an online API or local database on-the-fly, eliminating the need for a static file entirely.
However, for 99% of users, the Enigma2 plugin or a weekly community-generated file is more than sufficient.