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osmc · vlatest • deprecated
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Free and open source media center
brew install --cask osmc 5
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026OSMC is a free and open-source media center designed for streaming and media playback. It supports devices like Raspberry Pi and offers a range of plugins for various streaming services. Ideal for users who prefer open-source solutions for their home theater systems.
OSMC provides a media center environment for streaming and playing various media content.
Maturity: A well-established project with an active community, though it has faced some technical issues in the past.
Community: Mentions on Hacker News highlight its updates and compatibility with Raspberry Pi, but there's limited discussion elsewhere.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Broad compatibility with Raspberry Pi devices
- + Extensive library of plugins for streaming services
Cons
- - Manual updates required
- - Past issues with certain functionalities that have since been resolved
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