> This wiki is currently being reorganized and updated. Please check the [Archive](archive/archive) for the original documentation pages.
Welcome to the official OSCam documentation! This wiki provides comprehensive information about OSCam, covering everything from installation and configuration to advanced usage and troubleshooting.
## Welcome
> [!NOTE]
> 🚧 **Documentation Update in Progress**
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> We're actively modernizing and reorganizing this wiki to make it more accessible and up-to-date. During this transition:
> - New pages are being added with current information
> - Existing content is being revised and improved
> - Historical documentation is preserved in the [Archive](archive/archive)
Welcome to the Oscam Wiki. This documentation provides comprehensive information about Oscam, including installation, configuration, and usage.
## What is OSCam?
OSCam is actively developed with frequent updates. While we strive to keep the documentation current, it may occasionally lag behind the latest development changes.
**OSCam** (Open Source Conditional Access Module) is a powerful, open-source software solution for managing conditional access systems. Developed and maintained by a global community of contributors, OSCam offers:
## About This Wiki
- ✅ **Open Source** - Fully transparent development on GitLab
- 🔧 **Modular Design** - Build only what you need
- 🌐 **Multi-Protocol** - Support for numerous protocols and CA systems
- 💻 **Cross-Platform** - Runs on various devices and architectures
- 🔄 **Active Development** - Regular updates and improvements
This Wiki is the result of the work of numerous users from StreamBoard. It's natural that some errors might creep in:
[Learn more about OSCam](pages/about/what-is-oscam)
- Errors in spelling and in punctuation
- Errors in case
- Outdated information
## Getting Started
### AI-Assisted Documentation
### New to OSCam?
Parts of this wiki are being created and modified with the assistance of AI to help organize, update, and improve the documentation. All AI-generated content is reviewed to ensure accuracy and relevance to the OSCam project. Information is sourced directly from the OSCam source code and existing documentation to maintain technical accuracy.
Start with these essential guides:
## Contributing
1.**[What is OSCam?](pages/about/what-is-oscam)** - Understand OSCam's features and capabilities
2.**[Supported Systems](pages/about/supported-protocols-readers-cards)** - Check compatibility with your setup
3.**[Installation Requirements](pages/installation/requirements)** - Prepare your system
Oscam documentation is authored and maintained by Oscam users. If you see something is incorrect or missing, please contribute! The Wiki uses standard Markdown format, making documentation changes simple. Changes can be submitted directly to our Wiki repository on GitLab as a pull request that project staff can review and merge.
### Quick Links
Your contributions help keep this documentation accurate and up-to-date for the entire Oscam community.
OSCam is under active development with frequent updates and improvements. While we work hard to keep documentation current, it may occasionally lag behind the latest code changes. We appreciate your patience and encourage community contributions to keep information accurate.
### What's New
- 📝 Modernized documentation structure
- 🎨 Improved formatting and readability
- 🔗 Better navigation and cross-referencing
- 📚 Comprehensive installation guides
- 🛠️ Detailed command-line options reference
## Community & Contribution
### Contributing to the Wiki
This documentation is created and maintained by the OSCam community. Your contributions are essential to keeping it accurate and helpful!
**How to Contribute:**
1.**Found an error?** Submit corrections via GitLab
2.**Missing information?** Add new content or examples
3.**Outdated content?** Update with current information
4.**Unclear explanations?** Improve clarity and add details
The wiki uses standard Markdown format, making contributions straightforward. Submit changes as pull requests through our [GitLab repository](https://git.streamboard.tv/common/oscam), where project maintainers will review and merge them.
### Documentation Development
**AI-Assisted Content**
Some wiki content is created with AI assistance to help:
- Organize and structure documentation
- Improve clarity and readability
- Maintain consistent formatting
- Update outdated information
All AI-assisted content is carefully reviewed and verified against:
Historical documentation from the previous wiki system is preserved in the [Archive](archive/archive). While this content may contain outdated information, it's maintained for reference purposes.
Archive sections:
-**[Deutsch Archive](archive/deutsch/deutsch)** - German language documentation
-**[Englisch Archive](archive/englisch/englisch)** - English language documentation
-**[Old Wiki Archive](archive/oldWiki/oldWiki)** - Legacy wiki pages
> **Note:** Archive pages are not maintained and may contain broken links or outdated information.
## Need Help?
- 📖 Start with the [Getting Started](#getting-started) guides
- 🔍 Use the search function to find specific topics
- 💬 Ask questions in the [StreamBoard Forum](https://streamboard.tv)
- 🐛 Report documentation issues on [GitLab](https://git.streamboard.tv/common/oscam/-/issues)
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**Thank you for using OSCam!** Your support and contributions help make OSCam better for everyone.
