SOURCE REVIEWED / 2026-11-08
Jellyfin
Run a self-hosted media library and stream to supported clients.
Where it fits
Windows · Linux · macOS
The Free Software Media System - Server Backend & API
License and practical limits
GPL-2.0. Hardware transcoding support and media rights vary.
Source reviewed; not independently installed in this review. No cloud service or hardware purchase is required to read the source.
Repository snapshot
59,129 stars and 5,782 forks when checked 2026-11-08. These numbers change and are not a security or quality endorsement.
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Before you run it
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