kodi
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Description:
Free and open-source media player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 21.3-Omega@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @koditv  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media-center video-player htpc streaming entertainment
Install: brew install --cask kodi
About:
Kodi is a versatile, cross-platform media center and entertainment hub. It transforms any device into a powerful digital media streamer, capable of playing videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage. Its functionality is highly extensible through a vast ecosystem of add-ons.
Key Features:
  • Extensive format support for video and audio playback
  • Highly customizable user interface with skins
  • Vast library of add-ons for streaming services and enhancements
  • Comprehensive media library management for movies, TV shows, and music
Use Cases:
  • Building a Home Theater PC (HTPC) for a living room entertainment setup
  • Organizing and streaming a large personal media collection across devices
  • Cord-cutting by accessing various streaming content through add-ons
Alternatives:
  • Plex – Plex offers a more streamlined, server-client experience with easier setup but less UI customization.
  • VLC – VLC is a lightweight, simple media player for direct file playback, lacking Kodi's library management and HTPC interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm 21.2-Omega 0 VERSION_BUMP 12464212
Aug 4, 2025 1:05am 21.2-Omega 0 VERSION_BUMP fe6c7096
Aug 4, 2025 1:05am 21.2-Omega 0 VERSION_BUMP 35080844
Aug 4, 2025 12:15am 21.2-Omega 0 VERSION_BUMP b8ae3d46