ClipBucket V5
Open-source PHP video sharing platform for self-hosted sites
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Last commit 26 Aug 2026.
ClipBucket V5 is an open-source PHP script that lets you launch a self-hosted video sharing site (a YouTube/Netflix clone) within minutes. It supports playlists, collections, private messages, and multi-language interfaces, with built-in video processing and a modern admin UI.
Key Features
- UHD 4K video resolutions and HLS conversion
- TMDB integration for metadata
- Chromecast support
- Subtitles and multi-language support
- Multi-server hosting and database update system
- AI NSFW check
- Visual comments editor
- Easy installation scripts and translations
- Remote play
Use Cases
- Build a self-hosted video sharing site for a media team with user channels, playlists, and collections
- Create a private organizational video portal with multilingual support and social features
- Offer a self-hosted video/photo site for a school, business, or community with Docker-based deployment options
Limitations and Considerations
- There have been security advisories in 2025; patches were released in version 5.5.2 to address CVE-2025-62709, CVE-2025-65113. Always upgrade to the latest release
- Running media-heavy sites requires substantial server resources (storage, CPU, bandwidth); Docker-based deployments are supported and recommended for easier management
Conclusion: ClipBucket V5 is actively maintained as a self-hosted video platform with modern features (4K/HLS, multi-language, TMDB integration, subtitles, Chromecast). Proper hosting setup and timely security updates are essential to maintain a robust deployment.
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