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brew install --cask plex v1.112.0.359,0d79a49f

Home media server and player for streaming your personal video, music, and photo collection.

Why you might care

Plex organizes and streams your own media library across all your devices from a single server. It handles metadata fetching, transcoding for compatibility, and remote access outside your home network. Popular for cord-cutters who want Netflix-like functionality for their personal content.

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