Frames
Frames streams MP4 files from local storage and providers such as S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive through a React and NestJS service.
About Frames
Frames is an open-source service built with React and NestJS for streaming MP4 files from local storage and providers including S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive. It organizes movies and TV shows with metadata, trailers, images, and details fetched from TMDB, Fanart, and Apple artwork sources.
It includes synchronized group viewing, playlist creation and sharing, subtitle support for all languages, and content suggestions based on OpenAI embeddings. Running it requires self-hosting with Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, and configuration of media paths and credentials.
Key features
- Stream MP4 files from local storage, S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive
- Organize movies and TV shows with metadata, trailers, and images
- Synchronized group viewing with other users
- Create and share playlists with other users
- Play video with subtitle support for all languages
- Fetch media details from TMDB, Fanart, and Apple artwork
Best for: People with a personal MP4 library who can set up self-hosted Docker services.
Good for
- Supports local storage plus S3, Dropbox, and Google Drive
- Includes group viewing, playlists, and subtitle support
- Provides Docker and Docker Compose setup instructions
Watch out for
- Only MP4 files are described as supported sources
- Requires configuring PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker environment variables
Frames at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Eleven-am/frames
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Frames FAQ
What storage locations can Frames stream from?
Local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other providers for MP4 files.
What does Frames need to run in Docker?
A mounted media directory, PostgreSQL database URLs, Redis host settings, and a JWT secret.
Where does Frames get media information?
TMDB, Fanart, and Apple's artwork collection, plus trailers and images.
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