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Jellyfin Media Player

brew install --cask jellyfin-media-player v1.12.0

Desktop client for streaming media from your self-hosted Jellyfin server to your Mac.

Why you might care

Free and open-source alternative to proprietary media servers like Plex or Emby. Jellyfin runs on your own hardware, giving you complete control over your media library and streaming without relying on cloud services or ads.

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Plex Emby Kodi
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30-day installs · #565
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365-day · #570

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