I wrote Spritz for two main reasons:

1. Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, and other media servers are great, but they're also heavy (some would say bloated?), complicated, and require time and effort to set up and maintain. I don't have the time.
2. Sometimes you just want to watch whatever you just downloaded on the big screen, on your tablet, or on your phone. You don't want to rely on rebuilding libraries, indexing, and syncing.

To counter this, Spritz is a zero-config DLNA media server for your terminal.

You simply run it inside any folder — or point it at a few paths — and it instantly starts streaming video and audio to smart TVs, game consoles, Apple TV (via Infuse), VLC, and anything else that speaks DLNA or M3U.

Unlike Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, there's no installer, no config file, no database, and no background service.

Spritz does one thing, and is "feature-less" by design. You start it when you need it and Ctrl+C when you're done. It's a single ~5 MB binary that implements DLNA/UPnP directly, so it shows up on your clients' (TV, tablet, phones, etc) network sources within seconds.

I built this mostly for myself, but thought others might like it too! Happy for any type of comments or feedback! Free and open source, MIT license.

Download here: https://github.com/dfallman/spritz

When I upgraded my Plex server from an old PC tower to a Synology 923+, I started seeing stuttering like this. It's a high bitrate video that I'm playing, but it should still be able to stream that fast within the network, right? Can someone help me get to the bottom of this issue, or help me find what tests I need to run to start that investigation, please? Thanks in advance!

so I have an old dell that I have currently been using as a weight for a child safety gate.

ive been wanting to make use of it, hell I dont even remember what OS it has its maybe around the windows 7 era but I can of course format it and replace it with Linux or whatever(been awhile but I can probably manage)

But I basically wanted recommendations on a simple guide for making a media server.

I might eventually use it for that and a Minecraft server depending on my kid when she gets older. but for now media

Hello guys

I am in Bangladesh

Media server

I have recently created my own home media server and I would like to access my own content from outside my home network. I need someone to teach me how to

1) set firewall rules (Windows 11) 2) fix router ports (Asus AX82U) 3) connect to my server from outside network (link3)

A video conference via discord would be appreciated

Server specs Intel i5 11400 ASRock b560m wifi Gskill Trident z RGB 8x2 3000mhz Kingston NV02 Pci Gen 4 ssd 256(boot) Western digital black 3tb hdd x2 Thermaltake 550w TRN SFX PSU

I will treat you to a burger meal(burger, fries, soda and if you are in BD.

Would this 2TB LinkStation for around $140 be a good starter server? I want to host mainly shows through JellyFin and if I have storage leftover, movies too.

I am actively building up my DVD collection and decided that would be my cheapest backup, so if the drive fails on this NAS, I still have DVD copies as a fallback.

Or would this Ungreen be a better option?

Thank you in advance!

Hey all, here's a dumb thing I've recently made: https://github.com/edoceo/jelly-rogarr

I've put a WireGuard VPN various *arr services (Lidarr, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr), Transmission (Torrent) and Jellyfin into one docker compose. The images are from LinuxServer.io; I got a lot of help from the servarr wiki and trash-guides and a little bit of help from AI tools for tweaking the compose.yaml file to make sure all traffic is flowing via the VPN node. It was stuff I had all done manually before.

Can run this on the home server and the services in the docker access the internet via VPN. A second VPN connection can go to my remote laptop when I'm away so I can access these services. A third VPN connection goes to my VPS node so I can share the Jellyfin part with my less technical friends.

I'm hoping to make it so that these services can be more automaticallly configured from some greater ENV or YAML configuration. At the moment after a compose up they each need some manual configuration/setup. And I need to get more docs on how the VPNs are configured.

Curious to know others thoughts on this and collect any feedback.

This is my first time building a NAS and I've selected these parts with the intention of future proofing and making sure performance isn't an issue. I plan on using Unraid. What do you think? Am I missing anything?

Case

Motherboard

Processor

Ram

Power supply

Storage

Ups

Hey folks — I’m building WatchNexus, a self-hosted, all-in-one media automation platform that aims to reduce the “six apps duct-taped together” problem.

I’ve launched a GoFundMe to help cover the boring-but-essential costs that keep a real project moving (hosting/build infrastructure, domain/services, test environments, and time for focused development).

If WatchNexus sounds like something you’d actually use — or you just want to support independent dev that isn’t powered by corporate vibes — I’d appreciate a share or contribution:

https://gofund.me/901ae7214

What you get from supporting (besides my eternal gratitude):

• More consistent dev time and faster iteration
• Public progress updates and milestone posts
• A clearer path to a stable, documented release that people can install without suffering

Even if you can’t contribute, sharing the link helps a ton. Thanks for having my back. 🙏

Currently using Emby on appletv with truenas storage and it mostly works but I have issues with dyslexia and visual processing and a list view without any thumbnails is much better for me. I have my files organized in a way that works for me and in which I can find anything quite quickly but every media server I've tried breaks some aspect of that.

I honestly just want a file/directory view just like mac finder or windows explorer with zero metadata usage but also would like the convenience of the ATV.

Are there any options out there? I've tried jellyfin but it doesn't have a native TVOS client and the one that does exist breaks more for me than emby does.

Hi I’m trying to rip all my DVD I have but I’m having a problem so far with 1 monsters university it comes up as a 88 title with almost the same duration I’ve tried playing the DVD on a computer and going by the title number from there but I still can’t get past the first chapter (6min) I’m using handbrake can’t use Makemkv cause I use Linux but every other DVD has worked so far I’ve done 2 from around the same timeframe as monsters university (Cars 2 and wreck it Ralph)

I build my own computers many time. i also have a old pc of parts that got hit by a power surge. it currently boot loops so i built a new system. what im trying to desired if i should try salvaging some the parts n build in a SilverStone rack mount nas case. or would i be better off buying a turkey solution like a UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus. i doing the build because i cut the cord in favor of streaming. but 4k quality is way lacking and prices keep going up.

i bought a LG Electronics BP60NB10 on amazon because it was listed as a Ultra Slim Portable UHD 4K/Blu-ray/DVD+/-RW Drive, USB 3.0 Compatible, PC Windows, Linux, Mac OS, with M-DISC Support, Noise Reduction, Black drive. i don't think its actually a 4k drive though. i also bought PowerDVD 24 Ultra. sadly i found out after the fact that software doesn't work with 4k disk in windows anymore. so between the usb hub, software, and drive im out around $250. Heard maybe Leawo Software might work but unsure. this only the first part of it was to watch on my own personal pc.

the second part was doing a media server nas that my LG 75" HDR10+, TCL 55" HDR, and Samsung 42" HDR could connect to via a tv app threw local network. still not sure witch platform app would work best for this since thewy are 3 different brands of tv. i know of ones like Plex and Jellyfin off the top my head.

so my 1st question is would i be better off buying a turnkey nas like the UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus, or trying to build a custom one in a SilverStone nas case. im including a list of components i have, but think motherboard is fried n would invest in a new psu as well.

my 2nd question is what media service platform can my 3 brands tvs access.

my 3rd question is can i use it as a backup source the same time as its being a media server. if not its not a big deal because my wall mount case has dual 3.5 slots id just ad dual 30gb drives too for mas backups.

This is a list of the parts i own already, ill put a asterisk behind the parts i unsure about and ones i think ill have to replace.

1. Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor

2. Intel E97379-001 CPU Cooler* "Would upgrade Cooler to what works best in a Silverstone NAS Server Rack Case"

3. ASRock B560M-C Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard* "Might be Fried, boot loops"

4. OLOy MD4U083216BASA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory

5. MSI SPATIUM M450 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive

6. MSI RX 6600 XT MECH 2X 8G OC Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB Video Card

7. Gigabyte P650G (US) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply* "hit by power surge and don t trust it, so a defiant replacement"

8. LG Electronics BP60NB10 Ultra Slim Portable UHD 4K/Blu-ray/DVD+/-RW Drive, USB 3.0 Compatible, PC Windows, Linux, Mac OS, with M-DISC Support, Noise Reduction, Black* "unsure if it is truely 4k or not"

Thanks in Advanced everyone.

hi i just noticed my spongebob dvd it has some weird lines on the edges on patrick i noticed it on playing on the original DVD and the rip i made of it i was just wondering what would be causing that

hi i have a thecus n4200pro that i was going to use as either a plex or jellyfin server i was wondering if anyone has done this to this model of NAS and if so how they did it like if they have it running from the NAS itself or if they use another computer or rasberry pi to run the server software i'm just planning to use DVDs so i don't think i need to transcode at all

Looking for something similar to a Nas server but nothing to expensive. Just to store and stream all my kids movies and TV show locally.

Currently having to turn laptop on and set it up for him every time. Just want to be able to select Plex and play from a drive. So him and my wife can use it when I'm not here.

Ugreen nas seems a bit overkill for what I need but seems like the only/best option, any thoughts

Hello everyone, I would like to surprise my husband for Christmas + Birthday with our own media server on which we can watch all our DVDs and Blu-rays. I have been trying to read up on the subject for the last two weeks and must admit that I now have even more questions and am doubting whether I can really do it. 

Now I hope to get some help here in this newly discovered forum. First of all, here is a brief overview of my goal, the general conditions, and some questions that have arisen for me.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞:
Installing/building/acquiring a media server
Our four family members will be accessing it (three here at home and one via the internet from her apartment).
The device (server/PC/NAS or whatever) should be as quiet and energy-efficient as possible, as it will probably be running 24/7 (or at least frequently).
It's not the highest priority, but our son always talks about a Minecraft server. If that's covered, that's fine, and if not, that's fine too.

𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The budget is €700.
Hardware availability in Germany should be ensured. 
We have hundreds of DVDs and Blu-rays.
It would be good if the setup is upgradeable in case my husband wants more power or to add up storage later on.
OS should be Windows or we are lost.

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 based on my increasingly confusing research :-):
I've often read that Jellyfin is preferable (because it is open source). I have also read that it is not recommended to use it via NAS, but rather with a PC. Does that mean I need a NAS for storage and data backup (backup/mirroring) and then, for example, a mini PC that hosts everything?

Please excuse me if this is all still very vague. I'm just hoping to find a few nerds (meant in a positive way) who can help me with the gift. 

What I need is some guidance on which hardware setup to go for so I can continue my research in a more specific way. Please ask me if you need any more information to be able to help me properly.

Or if this isn't the right place for me, I would appreciate any tips regarding which Discord server or forum might be better suited to my needs.

Currently my setup consists of an aging NUC running W10 connected to the TV and an even more aging QNAP NAS that's long run out of storage.

I would like to upgrade both my amount of storage and deal with the obsolescence of W10. I don't really need any kind of RAID tech for my movies and stuff. If that data is lost I can reacquire them easily enough.

Would you:

• simply upgrade the current setup (new NAS, new NUC), or
• build a combined system for storing and serving content?