Welcome to Multicast’s documentation
Quickstart
Welcome to the Multicast Python Library! Let’s get you started quickly.
Step 1: Install Python 3
Ensure Python 3 is installed on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Repository
Open your terminal and run:
git clone https://github.com/reactive-firewall/multicast.git cd multicast
Step 3: Install the Package
Run:
make install
Step 4: Sending Messages
Send a message using:
python3 -m multicast SAY --group 224.1.1.2 --port 59595 --message "Hello, Multicast!"
Step 5: Receiving Messages
Receive messages by running:
python3 -m multicast RECV --use-std --port 59595 --groups 224.1.1.2
You’re all set! Enjoy using Multicast for your projects.
Overview
Multicast is a Python module designed to simplify raw multicast communication in Python applications. It offers intuitive interfaces for sending and receiving multicast messages, enabling developers to implement efficient and robust multicast functionality with ease.
Key Features
Simple API: Easy-to-use functions for sending (
send) and receiving (recv) multicast messages.Command-Line Interface: Convenient CLI commands (
SAY,RECV,HEAR) for quick testing and debugging.Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with Linux, UNIX, and macOS.
Getting Started
Installation: Install the package using
make installor viapip.Quickstart: Refer to the Quickstart section for immediate setup instructions.
Examples: Explore detailed examples and API references in the Usage Guide.
Documentation Resources
README: Introduction and installation instructions.
Usage Guide: Detailed usage examples and API documentation.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.
Release Notes: Release information.
Environment Configuration: Environment Configuration Guide.
CI Processes: Information on continuous integration and testing strategies.
Exceptions in
multicast: Information on exceptions and their handling in themulticastmodule.License: Licensing information and acknowledgments.
Contents
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apidocs/index
/README
/USAGE
/FAQ
/Environment_Configuration
/CI
/Exception_Guide
/LICENSE