Playout, Graphics & Media Servers
Axel YouPlay Control Software BETA
Control for Axel YouPlay video server via REST API.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Axel YouPlay to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Axel YouPlay handler from the device type list (internal id
axel_youplay). - Enter the IP address of your Axel YouPlay, then set protocol the device protocol.
- Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | axel_youplay |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Port (usually 8080).
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the Axel YouPlay handler.
Generic Command Format:
The handler communicates via HTTP GET requests to the /YouPlay[instance]/REST/ endpoint. Commands are sent as part of the URL path.
Play(Start playback)Stop(Stop playback)CaptureStart(Start recording)SwitchCaptureMode(Toggle Player/Capture mode)
Integration Examples (assuming device name "YOU_PLAY"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/YOU_PLAY?cmd=Play
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
YOU_PLAY:Play
Remember to URL-encode the command string for HTTP GET requests if it contains special characters.
Axel YouPlay control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Axel YouPlay?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Axel YouPlay handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over IP. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Axel YouPlay handler use?
IP. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Axel YouPlay from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Axel YouPlay action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Axel YouPlay handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (axel_youplay.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Axel YouPlay from a single interface
Fantago drives Axel YouPlay alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.