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Emby
emby · v2.2.39,35
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6.5
Client for emby media server
brew install --cask emby 25
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Install trend
Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source +0
✓ Active development +2
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Emby is a macOS client for accessing media stored on an Emby server, offering a way to stream and manage content from a self-hosted environment. It's ideal for users who prefer a media management solution they control, though it faces competition from forks like Jellyfin.
Emby provides a client interface to access and manage media stored on a self-hosted Emby server.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with regular updates and a moderate number of GitHub stars, though transparency on licensing and language is lacking.
Community: Community discussions highlight Emby's niche appeal but note competition from forks like Jellyfin, which offer better features and open-source practices.
Pros
- + Accesses and manages media from a self-hosted server
- + Integrates with the Emby ecosystem
- + Available on macOS for native experience
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Faces competition from more supported forks like Jellyfin
- - Unclear project details regarding license and language
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown