title: RTSP client library for Node.js without ffmpeg
body: <p>I am working on a Node.js proxy for media streaming. One of the use cases is to connect to a RTSP server and forward the incoming stream data through a number of different technologies. I have found quite a bit on RTSP server libraries for Node.js, but I cannot find (or I have found and misinterpreted) anything on RTSP clients in Node.js.</p>
  
  <p>I need direct access to the stream data, as where that stream is forwarded is very open-ended. I am also not in direct control of the server environment; I have access to node and npm, and that's really it. I might be able to request certain software be installed, but I would prefer not having to go down that route.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a library that can handle this?</p>
  
  <p><strong>EDIT</strong></p>
  
  <p>I have confirmed that ffmpeg will not be available to me. From the comments to this question, I have also determined that it is unlikely that a library exists for my use case that will also meet stability and performance concerns. Unless there are any last words, I am leaning towards this question being answered with a simple "nope."</p>