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Jellyfin

Free and open-source media server for streaming movies, TV shows, music, and photos to any device.

About

Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server that puts you in complete control of your media collection. It organizes your movies, TV shows, music, and photos with automatic metadata fetching, beautiful artwork, and subtitle support. Stream to any device including web browsers, mobile apps, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Features include live TV and DVR support via HDHomeRun, hardware transcoding (Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA NVENC, VA-API), library organization, user management, parental controls, and comprehensive client support. Unlike Plex or Emby, Jellyfin has no premium tiers, no accounts required, and no telemetry - 100% free and community-driven.

How to Self-Host Jellyfin

Jellyfin can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Jellyfin does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, dependencies, and where to find the original compose template.

If you searched for Jellyfin Docker, Jellyfin Docker Compose, or self-host Jellyfin, this page is the direct landing page for that app in Yantr's catalog.

Use Cases

  • Create a personal Netflix-like streaming service for your movie and TV show collection accessible from any device in your home.
  • Stream your music library with album artwork and artist information to phones, computers, or smart speakers.
  • Set up live TV recording with DVR functionality using HDHomeRun tuners to record broadcast TV.
  • Share media with family members through user accounts with parental controls and access restrictions.

Technical Details

Ports

Port Protocol Label
8096 HTTP Web UI

Docker Image

linuxserver/jellyfin:latest

Service Name

jellyfin

Notes

  • Hardware transcoding requires appropriate GPU drivers (Intel Quick Sync, NVIDIA, or VA-API)
  • Media folders must be mounted with read access for the container
  • No account required - runs completely locally with no telemetry

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