minidlna ☆

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Description:
Media server software, compliant with DLNA/UPnP-AV clients

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: media-server dlna upnp streaming home-network

Install: brew install minidlna

About:
MiniDLNA is a lightweight media server that implements the DLNA/UPnP-AV protocol. It serves media files like videos, music, and photos to compatible clients such as smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices. It is designed for simplicity and low resource usage, making it ideal for embedded systems and home servers.

Key Features:

DLNA/UPnP-AV compliant for broad device compatibility
Supports video, audio, and image streaming
On-the-fly transcoding for unsupported formats
Lightweight with minimal dependencies

Use Cases:

Streaming a personal media library to a smart TV
Serving music to UPnP-enabled audio receivers
Sharing photos with mobile devices on a local network

Alternatives:

Plex – Plex offers a more polished UI and remote access features but is heavier and requires a proprietary server.
Jellyfin – Jellyfin is a fully open-source alternative with extensive features but requires more resources to run.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:38pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	f36412c6
Sep 14, 2024 4:09am		1	VERSION_BUMP	d7b62699