Dispatcharr
Dispatcharr describes itself as a companion for managing IPTV and streams.
About Dispatcharr
Dispatcharr is an open-source tool for managing IPTV streams, EPG data, and video-on-demand content. It can combine channels from multiple providers, match them with XMLTV or Schedules Direct guide data, and output them as M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API, or an emulated HDHomeRun device.
It includes a DVR for one-time and recurring recordings from the guide, FFmpeg-based transcoding profiles, and live monitoring of sessions and bandwidth. It also supports multiple user accounts with permissions, catch-up playback from providers that offer archives, and plugins for custom integrations.
Key features
- Combine multiple IPTV providers into single managed interface
- Emulate HDHomeRun tuners for Plex, Emby, Jellyfin
- Schedule one-time and recurring DVR recordings from guide
- Export channels as M3U, Xtream Codes API, or HDHomeRun
- Transcode streams with FFmpeg output profiles
- Match XMLTV or Schedules Direct EPG data to channels
Best for: People managing multiple IPTV sources who want to organize channels, guide data, and recordings for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
Good for
- Open-source codebase with plugin system for custom integrations
- Supports multiple outputs including M3U, Xtream Codes API, and HDHomeRun
- Provides live monitoring of sessions, bandwidth, and buffering events
Dispatcharr at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Dispatcharr FAQ
What is Dispatcharr?
An open-source tool for managing IPTV streams, EPG data, and VOD content.
Which media centers can use it as a live TV source?
Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin can discover it through HDHomeRun emulation.
What recording options are included?
One-time or recurring recordings from the guide, series rules, optional Comskip processing, and playback while recording is in progress.
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