NMOS Web Patcher

A minimal NMOS IS04/IS-05 patchbay — built for engineers who like to keep things clean and simple.

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Features

• Auto-detection of supported NMOS IS-04 and IS-05 versions per node
• Visual routing interface (senders ↔ receivers)
• Supports IS-05 activate_immediate flow switching
• Color-coded flow types (video, audio, ancillary)
• Lightweight node manager: add, edit, delete, version detection
• Compatible with devices from Imagine, Ross, Blackmagic, Phabrix, and others
• Modular Flask-based architecture for maintainability and extensibility
• REST API available for automation and external integrations (API Documentation)
• Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol emulation (see Bitfocus Companion integration example)
• RossTalk minimal emulation (see RossTalk Documentation)

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Quick Start

Requirements

• Python 3.9 or newer
• At least one NMOS IS-04/IS-05 compatible device

Setup

git clone https://github.com/acresp/nmos-web-patcher.git
cd nmos-web-patcher
pip install -r requirements.txt
python3 nmos-web-patcher.py

Then visit http://localhost:5000 in your browser and add your first NMOS node in the Settings page :)

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Device compatibility

The application has been tested and is able to patch signals with the following hardware:

• Imagine Communications SNP Processor
• Ross Ultrix IPX card
• Blackmagic Decklink IP
• Blackmagic Converters (2110 to HDMI & 3x3G)
• Phabrix Qx
• Riedel/Embrionix emSFP

Roadmap

• Ongoing bug fixes for improved stability
• Support for IS-05 bulk patching to speed up group operations
• Additional protocol support based on future needs (e.g. Pro-Bel SW-P-08)
• Contributions, ideas, and tested device feedback are welcome — feel free to open issues or pull requests.

License

Copyright © Arnaud Cresp

One more thing...

Wherever you're patching from — if this tool helped, say hi or open an issue. I'd love to hear where it's being used.

Want to support me ? :)