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Plex HTPC
plex-htpc · v1.71.1.346,f62ce923 • auto-updates
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8.0
Home Theater PC media player
brew install --cask plex-htpc 17
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Install trend
Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Plex HTPC is a versatile media player that streams content across devices, offering a user-friendly interface and extensive library support. It's ideal for managing and streaming digital media collections, making it a popular choice for home theater setups.
Streams media content across various devices from a centralized library.
Maturity: Plex is a well-established and mature project with a strong user base and regular updates.
Community: Limited community discussion found, with an older mention on Hacker News and no activity on Reddit.
Pros
- + Streams media across multiple devices seamlessly
- + Web-based interface for easy management and remote access
- + Supports a wide variety of media formats and libraries
Cons
- - Free version includes ads; some features require a paid Pro subscription
- - Setup can be complex for users unfamiliar with media servers
Community Mentions
hackernews
Jun 2014 Running Plex on your linux HTPC
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown