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# Can the tools use FIFOs, pipes or standard output/standard input for reading/writing?
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## The problem
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Use cases include uploading or playing a file while muxing is still in progress.
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## The answer
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No. All of the tools in the MKVToolNix package rely on their input and output files being fully seekable. FIFOs, pipes and standard input/output are not. Therefore they cannot be used.
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At the moment there are no proper error messages if you try to use a FIFO as an input or output file. However, the resulting files are most likely cut off or incorrect.
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