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brew install --cask kodi v21.3-Omega

Free, open-source media center for playing and organizing movies, TV, music, and live streams.

Why you might care

Kodi is highly customizable with extensive plugin support and works across multiple platforms. It's ideal for users building a home theater PC or who want complete control over their media library without proprietary restrictions. The open-source nature means no ads, no tracking, and community-driven development.

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Alternatives

Plex Jellyfin Emby VLC
221
30-day installs · #843
559
90-day · #963
2.4k
365-day · #866

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