In this week’s issue of README Highlight (#41, 2023), we are taking a look at the following project: Jellyfin.

Jellyfin is a Free Software Media System that allows users to manage and stream media from a dedicated server to end-user devices via multiple apps. It is an alternative to proprietary media server solutions like Emby and Plex. What sets Jellyfin apart is its commitment to being an open-source project with no premium licenses, hidden agendas, or proprietary features.

Jellyfin is descended from Emby’s 3.5.2 release and has been ported to the .NET Core framework, enabling full cross-platform support. It puts users in control of their media, allowing them to organize and stream their media collection on various devices.

To get started with Jellyfin, users can visit the downloads page or refer to the installation guide and quick start guide. For those interested in contributing to the project, there is a contributing guide and community standards available.

Jellyfin supports all major operating systems except FreeBSD and requires the installation of the .NET 7.0 SDK. Users can choose to run Jellyfin with an IDE like Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, or run it from the command line. The repository also includes unit tests that can be run using dotnet test or in Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.

For more information about Jellyfin and its features, users can refer to the documentation page and about page. The project also has a feature request hub for users to suggest new ideas or improvements.

Jellyfin is an open-source project supported by DigitalOcean and JetBrains. Users who want to contribute to the project can check out the contributing choose-your-own-adventure to find ways to help and contribute to the project.

In conclusion, Jellyfin is a powerful and open-source media system that gives users full control over their media collection. With its cross-platform support and active community, Jellyfin is a great choice for those interested in managing and streaming media from their own dedicated server.

For more details about Jellyfin, please visit the Jellyfin README.

Jellyfin, an open-source media streaming server, has issued a call for developers to join their project and help make it better. As an explicitly anti-commercial platform, Jellyfin relies on a team of volunteers who contribute their time and skills to improve the server, the web interface, and clients. However, the team is currently under strain, with a small core contributor base and a lack of new developers joining the project.

One of the biggest complaints about Jellyfin is the lack of client support and the rough edges in its interface. The team acknowledges these concerns and wants to address them. They are seeking volunteers who can help make the code better, write new code, improve documentation, and contribute to the overall development of the project. They are particularly interested in finding developers, writers, UI/UX designers, non-English language speakers, and enthusiastic individuals who are willing to help.

Jellyfin provides resources and support for new contributors, including active chat channels and forums where the team is available to assist. They emphasize that every contribution, no matter how small, can make a difference in improving the software. They also have an official process for individuals to join the team after proving themselves through quality contributions and a willingness to participate.

The goal of Jellyfin is to address user concerns, limitations, and bugs, and to create the best streaming server possible, free for everyone forever. By joining the project, developers have the opportunity to help shape the future of Jellyfin and make media streaming accessible to a wider audience.

Jellyfin calls on the wider community to support their project and contribute their skills and ideas to help make Jellyfin better. Whether you are a developer, writer, designer, or simply an enthusiast, your help is needed to push the project forward and turn Jellyfin into the ultimate streaming server.