# ParkPow Plate Recognizer Stream

ParkPow Plate Recognizer Stream is a self-hosted ai app. Self-hosted automated license plate recognition (ALPR) client that reads license plates from a live video stream using Plate Recognizer, for recognizing passing vehicles on your own hardware. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/829/parkpow-plate-recognizer-stream

## Description

Self-hosted automated license plate recognition (ALPR) client that reads license plates from a live video stream using Plate Recognizer, for recognizing passing vehicles on your own hardware.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

63/100 (Good), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 80 (last commit 49 days ago)
- Popular: 57 (670 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/platerecognizer/alpr-stream
- Official website: https://platerecognizer.com/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/parkpow-plate-recognizer-stream-0qlu5450b1dogp?q=ParkPow-Plate-Recognizer---Stream
- Documentation: https://docs.platerecognizer.com/

## Common questions

### Does Stream require a GPU?

No. The provided source says Stream can process 5 to 10 cameras on a mid-range CPU and does not need a GPU.

### Can Stream process a recorded video file as well as a live camera?

Yes. Stream processes live camera feeds and video files, while Snapshot is for images.

### How do I handle upgrades, configuration, and backups for on-premises ParkPow?

Use the ParkPow on-premises installation guide. It covers Docker-based install, upgrade, uninstall, configuration changes, and database backup.

### Does the repository include the plate recognition models?

No. The repository contains example clients, integrations, and operational utilities for Snapshot, Stream, Blur, and ParkPow, but not the recognition models.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/829/parkpow-plate-recognizer-stream), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.