Description:
Home media player
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.112.0.359,0d79a49f@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@plex |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
media-server
streaming
home-theater
dlna
kodi
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Install:
brew install --cask plex
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About:
Plex is a comprehensive media server platform that organizes your personal media collections (movies, TV shows, music, photos) and streams them to any device. It aggregates metadata for a beautiful interface and provides remote access to your library from anywhere. The platform also offers free ad-supported streaming content alongside your personal media.
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Key Features:
- Unified media library organization with rich metadata
- Cross-platform streaming to phones, tablets, smart TVs, and consoles
- Hardware-accelerated transcoding for device compatibility
- Remote access to home media via secure cloud services
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Use Cases:
- Streaming personal movie and TV show collections to mobile devices
- Organizing and accessing family photos and videos across devices
- Casting media to smart TVs and streaming boxes
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Alternatives:
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Jellyfin
– Open-source alternative with no paid tiers or remote access limitations
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Emby
– Similar features with different licensing model and self-hosting options
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