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Description:
DLNA Media Renderer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: dlna upnp media-renderer streaming multimedia

Install: brew install --cask macast

About:
Macast is a cross-platform DLNA media renderer that enables seamless media streaming from various devices to your computer. It acts as a receiver, allowing you to play content from mobile apps or desktop software that support the DLNA/UPnP protocol. This lightweight tool provides a simple way to turn your system into a media playback endpoint without complex setup.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Lightweight and low resource usage
Supports common media formats
Simple system tray interface
No configuration required for basic use

Use Cases:

Streaming video from a smartphone to a computer
Playing music from a media server on a desktop
Using a laptop as a smart TV receiver

Alternatives:

foobar2000 – More feature-rich but Windows-only and requires manual UPnP plugin setup
Plex – Full media server solution with library management, but more complex and resource-intensive

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 27, 2024 12:18pm	0.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	e675865e