Tunarr
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
About Tunarr
Tunarr is an open-source, self-hosted tool that creates live TV channels from personal media. It works with libraries managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or local files with NFO metadata. The project is distributed through GitHub and runs in a web browser, with Docker and standalone binaries available.
You can connect media sources, build channel lineups with a drag-and-drop editor, and add filler such as commercials, music videos, or branding. Channels can be scheduled with time-slot or random-slot tools and viewed in a web-based TV guide. For playback, you can use the spoofed HDHomeRun tuner in Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, use the M3U URL in an IPTV player, or stream directly in the browser.
It suits people who already keep movies, shows, or music videos in Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby and want a classic TV-style experience. Running it requires self-hosting with Docker, binaries, or community install methods, so it fits users comfortable managing their own server.
Key features
- Connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or local files
- Drag-and-drop channel lineup editor
- Time-slot and random-slot scheduling tools
- Web-based TV guide for channel lineups
- Spoofed HDHomeRun tuner for media servers
- M3U output for IPTV players
Best for: People with Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby libraries who want custom live TV channels.
Good for
- Open source under Zlib License
- Works with multiple media servers and local files
- Docker, standalone, and ARM install options
- Browser streaming and M3U output
Watch out for
- Requires existing media library
- Requires self-hosting and server setup
Tunarr at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tunarr FAQ
What is Tunarr?
Tunarr builds custom live TV channels from existing media libraries and streams them as broadcast-style channels.
What media sources does Tunarr support?
It connects to Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or local file libraries, including NFO-based sources.
How do I watch Tunarr channels?
You can add its spoofed HDHomeRun tuner to Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, use the M3U URL in an IPTV player, or stream in the browser.
How do I install Tunarr?
It can be run with Docker Compose, standalone binaries, and community methods for Unraid and Proxmox.
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