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# Introduction
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**Jellyfin** is a free, open-source media server software that lets you collect, manage, and stream your personal media—such as movies, TV shows, music, and photos—across devices. It is a community-driven alternative to proprietary platforms like Plex and Emby.
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## Key Features
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- 🆓 **Completely Free**: No paid licenses, subscriptions, or locked features.
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- 🛡️ **Privacy-Focused**: No telemetry, no third-party tracking.
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- 📺 **Streaming**: Access your media from web browsers, smart TVs, mobile apps, or Kodi.
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- 🧠 **Metadata Management**: Automatic retrieval of posters, fanart, episode guides, and more.
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- 🎚️ **Transcoding**: On-the-fly conversion for devices with limited format support.
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- 🎛️ **Plugin System**: Extend functionality with community-made plugins.
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## Supported Platforms
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- **Server**: Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker, and more
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- **Clients**:
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- Web browser
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- Android / iOS apps
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- Smart TVs (via apps or DLNA)
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- Kodi (via Jellyfin add-on)
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- Chromecast
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## Ideal Use Cases
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- Home media streaming over LAN or internet
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- Centralized media hub for a household
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- Replacement for paid services (e.g., Plex, Netflix for local content)
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## Comparison to Plex & Emby
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| Feature | Jellyfin | Plex | Emby |
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| Open Source | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Partial |
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| Free Features | ✅ All | ❌ Some Locked | ⚠️ Limited |
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| No Account Needed | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Mostly |
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| Community-Driven | ✅ 100% | ❌ | ⚠️ Limited |
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## Quick Start
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If you haven’t installed Jellyfin yet, check the [Docker Compose installation guide](./jellyfin-docker-compose.md) or visit the [official documentation](https://jellyfin.org/docs/).
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## Links
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- 🌐 Website: https://jellyfin.org
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- 📘 Docs: https://jellyfin.org/docs/
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- 🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin
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- 💬 Community: https://matrix.to/#/#jellyfin:matrix.org
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