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Emby Server

embyserver · v4.9.3.0

4
7.0

Personal media server with apps on just about every device

brew install --cask embyserver
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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 Server is a comprehensive personal media server that allows users to stream and organize their media across various devices. It offers a wide range of features, including streaming, content organization, and integration with multiple platforms, making it a popular choice for managing personal media libraries.

Emby Server streams and organizes media content across multiple devices.

Maturity: The project has a strong presence with over 1,400 GitHub stars, active development, and recent commits, though it lacks detailed license and language information.

Community: Hacker News mentions highlight its transition to proprietary software and its role as an open media server alternative. There is no significant discussion on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Extensive media streaming and organization features
  • + Active development and recent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - Transition to proprietary model may concern some users
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Issues
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License
Last commit: Mar 7, 2026