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jellyfin/jellyfin-mpv-shim

MPV Cast Client for Jellyfin observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-mpv-shim · Python · NOASSERTION (other) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

82/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 50
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 412
  • age_days: 2426
  • days_rel: 121
  • days_push: 7
  • n_releases_24m: 2

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

2337 stars · 152 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

A cross-platform Jellyfin media client built on MPV that can run as a background cast target or a full-featured desktop player. It supports direct play of media without transcoding, SyncPlay group watching, Live TV, and remote control from Jellyfin mobile and web apps.

Use cases

  • cast media from jellyfin mobile app to mpv on my desktop
  • play my jellyfin library without transcoding
  • watch jellyfin videos with friends in sync
  • watch live tv and schedule recordings from jellyfin
  • desktop media player client for my jellyfin server
  • run a background cast target for jellyfin

When to choose

  • you want direct playback of advanced media formats without server transcoding
  • you want a lightweight cast target controllable from Jellyfin mobile or web apps
  • you need SyncPlay group watching, Live TV, or shader/SVP enhancements with MPV

When to avoid

  • you want a TV-style 10-foot interface rather than a desktop player
  • you need a client for platforms other than Windows, Linux, or macOS
  • you prefer a simpler player without extensive MPV configuration

Facets

application · maturity active

gui video-processing streaming media desktop-applications self-hosted cross-platform windows python jellyfin mpv media-player cast-client home-theater syncplay live-tv linux macos

2 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
jellyfin/jellyfin-mpv-shimmain82

For agents

markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="jellyfin/jellyfin-mpv-shim")

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