# Name current video

**URL:** <https://community.wowza.com/t/name-current-video/102263>\
**Category:** Wowza Streaming Engine\
**Created:** [November 5, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/name-current-video/102263 "2024-11-05T18:07:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![Umair\_Siddiqi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e8c25b/32.png) [@Umair\_Siddiqi](https://community.wowza.com/u/Umair_Siddiqi)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2025, 7:18am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/name-current-video/102263/2 "2025-05-08T07:18:32Z")

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Hi,

Wowza Streaming Engine does not provide a built-in feature to directly display or query the currently playing file from a SMIL-based playlist like a “now playing” title in radio streams.

However, it is possible to implement this using Wowza’s Server-Side API, especially if you’re using modules like StreamPublisher to handle your playlist logic.

A useful approach shared by others in the community previously [Here](https://community.wowza.com/t/currently-playing-file-smil-as-live-stream/47107/2) involves using HTTP streamer request hooks. These methods are triggered during playback and can help you capture the file currently being served. Specifically:

> - `onHTTPStreamerRequest(IHTTPStreamerSession httpSession, IHTTPStreamerRequestContext reqContext)`
> - For HLS: `onHTTPCupertinoStreamerRequest(HTTPStreamerSessionCupertino httpSession, HTTPStreamerCupertinoRequestContext reqContext)`
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> Alternatively, you can implement the `IVHostHTTPStreamerRequestValidator` interface and handle the `validateHTTPStreamerRequest` method to inspect incoming playback requests and track what’s being served.
> 
> You’ll find more details and code examples in the Wowza Server-Side API documentation located at:  
> `[WowzaInstall]/documentation/serverapi folder`
> 
> This would allow you to log or expose the current file externally, for example, via a simple REST endpoint or file output for integration with your web frontend.

However, I will recommend reviewing the API documentation for the latest. You will require development skills and will require a custom module to achieve it.

You can also consult with the Wowza [Professional Services](https://www.wowza.com/professional-services) or any third party that can help you further implement it.

Thank you.

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