media-center ☆
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Description:
Media manager and player
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 35.00.31@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @jriver  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: media player library audio video multimedia
Install: brew install --cask media-center
About:
JRiver Media Center is a comprehensive media management and playback solution for macOS. It supports a wide range of audio and video formats, manages large libraries, and offers advanced features like tagging, automatic artwork retrieval, and theater view for home theater PCs. Its main value is providing a single, powerful interface for organizing and enjoying all your digital media.
Key Features:
  • Extensive format support for audio and video playback
  • Advanced library management with automatic tagging and artwork
  • Customizable interface including 'Theater View' for 10-foot UIs
  • Integrated CD ripping and burning capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Managing and playing large, diverse media libraries from a single application
  • Powering a Home Theater PC (HTPC) with a remote-friendly interface
Alternatives:
  • Plex – Plex focuses on client-server streaming, while JRiver offers a more powerful, all-in-one local library manager and player.
  • VLC – VLC is a lightweight, universal player, whereas JRiver provides a full-fledged media database with rich metadata and organization tools.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 20, 2026 7:18pm 35.00.31 0 VERSION_BUMP 05c116b0
Aug 11, 2025 7:17pm 34.00.51 0 VERSION_BUMP 95181fe8
Jul 1, 2024 6:42pm 32.00.58 0 VERSION_BUMP e79006d4
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