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mne_rt_server

Overview​

mne_rt_server is a real-time FIFF data streaming server. It manages connectors (plugins like FiffSimulator) and streams FIFF data to connected clients over a network.

Usage​

mne_rt_server [options]

Options​

OptionDescription
-f, --file <filePath>FIFF file to stream via the FiffSimulator plugin

Description​

mne_rt_server enables real-time streaming of FIFF-formatted MEG/EEG data over a network connection. It serves as the data source for real-time processing applications such as mne_scan.

Architecture​

The server uses a plugin-based connector architecture:

  • FiffSimulator — Streams pre-recorded FIFF files as if they were being acquired in real-time
  • Additional connectors can be loaded for different data sources

Use Cases​

  • Testing real-time processing pipelines with pre-recorded data
  • Streaming data between networked computers
  • Providing a standardized interface for real-time data access

Example​

Start the server streaming a sample data file:

mne_rt_server --file sample_audvis_raw.fif