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# MediaCMS for Moodle
This package provides the integration between MediaCMS and Moodle (versions 4.x and 5.x).
It consists of two components that work together to provide a seamless video experience:
1. **Filter (filter_mediacms):** Handles the display of videos using secure LTI 1.3 launches. It also provides the "Auto-convert" feature to turn URLs into players.
2. **Editor Plugin (tiny_mediacms):** Adds a "Insert MediaCMS Video" button to the TinyMCE editor, allowing users to select videos from the MediaCMS library or paste URLs.
## Installation
This package is distributed as a single repository but contains two standard Moodle plugins that must be installed in their respective directories.
### 1. Copy Files
Copy the directories into your Moodle installation as follows:
* Copy `filter/mediacms` to `YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/filter/mediacms`.
* Copy `tiny/mediacms` to `YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/lib/editor/tiny/plugins/mediacms`.
### 2. Set Permissions
Ensure the web server user (typically `www-data`) has ownership of the new directories:
```bash
# Example for Ubuntu/Debian systems
chown -R www-data:www-data YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/filter/mediacms
chown -R www-data:www-data YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/lib/editor/tiny/plugins/mediacms
chmod -R 755 YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/filter/mediacms
chmod -R 755 YOUR_MOODLE_ROOT/lib/editor/tiny/plugins/mediacms
```
### 3. Install Plugins
1. Log in to Moodle as an Administrator.
2. Go to **Site administration > Notifications**.
3. Follow the prompts to upgrade the database and install the new plugins.
## Configuration
All configuration is centralized in the Filter settings. You do **not** need to configure the TinyMCE plugin separately.
1. Go to **Site administration > Plugins > Filters > Manage filters**.
2. Enable **MediaCMS** (set it to "On").
3. Click **Settings** next to MediaCMS.
4. **MediaCMS URL:** Enter the base URL of your MediaCMS instance (e.g., `https://video.example.com`).
5. **LTI Tool:** Select the External Tool configuration that corresponds to MediaCMS.
* *Note:* You must first create an LTI 1.3 External Tool in *Site administration > Plugins > Activity modules > External tool > Manage tools*.
6. **Auto-convert:** Check "Enable auto-convert" if you want plain text URLs (e.g., `https://video.example.com/view?m=xyz`) to automatically become video players.
## Usage
### For Teachers (Editor)
1. In any text editor (TinyMCE), click the **MediaCMS** icon (or "Insert MediaCMS Video" from the Insert menu).
2. You can:
* **Paste a URL:** Paste a View or Embed URL.
* **Video Library:** Click the "Video Library" tab to browse and select videos (requires LTI Deep Linking configuration).
3. The video will appear as a placeholder or iframe in the editor.
### For Students (Display)
When content is viewed, the Filter will ensure the video is loaded securely via LTI 1.3, authenticating the user with MediaCMS automatically.