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emby · v2.2.39,35

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Client for emby media server

brew install --cask emby
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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, 2026

Emby 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
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Last commit: Mar 7, 2026