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+# srt
+
+Parent: [`../AGENTS.md`](../AGENTS.md)
+
+## ROLE IN THE GROUP
+
+CERALIVE fork of [Haivision SRT](https://github.com/Haivision/srt) with BELABOX patches. VENDORED upstream — minimal modifications only.
+
+Provides `libsrt` at compile time to `ceracoder` and `srtla`. `irl-srt-server` uses system libsrt (deployment-dependent version).
+
+## CAUTION: UPSTREAM CODE
+
+- This is upstream Haivision code. Do NOT make functional changes.
+- `srt/CONTRIBUTING.md` is MPLv2.0 upstream — MUST NOT be modified.
+- Patches must be minimal and clearly marked as CERALIVE/BELABOX additions.
+- Remote: `origin https://github.com/CERALIVE/srt`
+
+## BUILD
+
+Standard CMake. Consumed as a submodule by `ceracoder` and `srtla` — do not build standalone unless testing.
+
+## WHERE TO LOOK
+
+| Need | Location |
+|------|----------|
+| Library source | `srtcore/` |
+| Build config | `CMakeLists.txt` |
+| License | `LICENSE` (MPLv2.0) |