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Universal Media Server
universal-media-server · v15.8.2
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Media server supporting DLNA, UPnP and HTTP(S)
brew install --cask universal-media-server 57
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v15.8.212d ago15.8.1→15.8.2
1mo ago15.8.0→15.8.1
1mo ago15.7.0→15.8.0
2mo ago15.6.0→15.7.0
4mo ago15.5.0→15.6.0
5mo ago15.4.0→15.5.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Universal Media Server is a robust media streaming solution supporting DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP(S). It offers a versatile platform for serving media to various devices, appealing to users seeking self-hosted, open-source alternatives.
Serves media content over DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP(S) protocols.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with frequent updates, though it has a significant number of open issues.
Community: There is moderate community interest, with some positive mentions on Hacker News and mixed engagement on Reddit, including a concerning post about pirated licenses.
Pros
- + Supports multiple media protocols for versatile streaming
- + Open-source with active development
- + Self-hosting capabilities for enhanced privacy control
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - High number of open issues may indicate potential instability
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown