embyserver ☆
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Description:
Personal media server with apps on just about every device
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.9.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @embymedia  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media-server streaming plex dlna transcoding homebrew
Install: brew install --cask embyserver
About:
Emby Server is a comprehensive media server platform designed to organize, stream, and share personal media collections across a network. It automatically scans your libraries to fetch rich metadata like cover art and cast information, while providing a polished experience for clients on various devices. The server handles live TV and DVR functionality, offering a self-hosted alternative to commercial streaming services.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-accelerated transcoding
  • Live TV and DVR recording support
  • Automatic metadata fetching and artwork
  • Cross-platform client support (mobile, TV, web)
  • User management and parental controls
Use Cases:
  • Streaming a personal movie and TV show collection to devices anywhere
  • Recording and watching live broadcast television
  • Sharing media libraries securely with family and friends
Alternatives:
  • Plex – Plex is a direct competitor with a similar feature set, though Emby offers more granular control in the free tier and a fully open-source server.
  • Jellyfin – Jellyfin is a free and open-source fork of Emby; it offers similar core features but lacks the proprietary polish and some client app availability of Emby.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 8, 2026 9:18pm 4.9.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e9df5cd
Aug 30, 2025 10:18am 4.8.11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d6f17742
Jul 9, 2024 7:16pm 4.8.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ac7bb0a1
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 4.8.8.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 60529204
Jan 8, 2024 10:02am 4.7.14.0 0 NEW 98f48545
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