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Kyoo

github.com/zoriya/Kyoo Media Players & Servers Open-source projectOpen source

Kyoo runs as a self-hosted server for movies, series, and anime, with automatic scanning and metadata matching.

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github.com/zoriya/Kyoo
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About Kyoo

Kyoo is a self-hosted media server for movies, series, and anime. The project describes it as an alternative to Jellyfin or Plex. Its stated goal is low maintenance: it does not require a particular folder structure or manual metadata edits, and the project treats media that is not scanned correctly as a bug. Installation documentation covers enabling OIDC login and hardware transcoding. The source is a GitHub repository, and the project's directory listing names Docker and Python.

The source lists several limits. Kyoo has no plugin system, so its features are built in. Supported clients are Web, Android, and Chromecast, with Android TV planned. The project is developed by one person. Watch list syncing to connected services and offline downloads are marked as not yet reimplemented in version 5.

Key features

  • Dynamic transcoding to multiple qualities, with adaptive quality switching based on network conditions
  • Scanning that does not require an organized folder structure or consistent file naming
  • Video preview thumbnails shown when hovering over the progress bar
  • Automatic intro and credits detection using audio fingerprinting or chapter title matching
  • Subtitle support for PGS, VOBSUB, SSA, and ASS, using embedded fonts where available
  • OIDC login with any OIDC-compliant service, and an official Helm chart for Kubernetes
Best for: People who want to self-host a personal library of movies, series, and anime and are comfortable running a server with Docker or Kubernetes.
Good for
  • Does not require a specific folder structure or manual metadata edits
  • Open source, with code published in a public GitHub repository
  • Split into separate services that can be used by third-party apps
Watch out for
  • No plugin system; features are built in
  • Limited clients: Web, Android, and Chromecast are listed, with Android TV planned
  • Watch list syncing and offline downloads are marked as not yet reimplemented in version 5

Kyoo at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Kyoo FAQ

Does Kyoo require my media to be in a specific folder structure?
No. The project states that it does not require a well-organized library and that files with bad naming or everything in one directory are supported.
Does Kyoo support plugins?
No. The project states that it does not have a plugin system and aims to have every feature built in.
Which clients are currently supported?
The listed clients are Web, Android, and Chromecast. Android TV is planned but not yet listed as available.
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