Emby Server is a personal media server designed for organizing, managing, and streaming digital entertainment collections. It automatically indexes movies, television shows, music, photographs, and other supported media. Users can access their libraries through compatible applications on smartphones, computers, televisions, and streaming devices. The software retrieves artwork and metadata to create an organized browsing experience. It supports media transcoding to accommodate different playback formats and network conditions. Administrators can configure user accounts, library permissions, and parental restrictions. Additional capabilities include live television integration, recording features, and an extensible plugin system. Its REST API enables developers to build compatible applications and integrations.

Features

  • Centralized media library organization with automatic metadata and artwork retrieval
  • Remote and local media streaming across supported computers and entertainment devices
  • Automatic media transcoding for compatible playback and network conditions
  • Multiple user profiles with library permissions and parental control settings
  • Live television and DVR functionality with compatible tuner configurations
  • Extensible plugin architecture and documented REST API for custom integrations

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Media Servers

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

FreeBSD, Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C#

Related Categories

C# Media Servers

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7 hours ago