Kyoo

Kyoo is a self-hosted media server focused on video content such as movies, TV series, and anime. It aims to minimize ongoing maintenance by avoiding strict folder structures and manual metadata editing, while still providing a modern browsing and playback experience.

Key Features

• Automatic library scanning and matching, including robust parsing for unusual filenames (notably for anime)
• Dynamic transcoding with quality switching, auto quality, and responsive seeking
• Preview thumbnails when scrubbing the playback timeline
• Advanced search backed by a dedicated search engine
• OIDC login support for integrating with external identity providers
• Offline downloads with progress sync when devices reconnect
• Enhanced subtitle support including SSA/ASS and embedded fonts

Use Cases

• Host a personal or family video library as an alternative to Plex or Jellyfin
• Stream content to web and Android clients with transcoding for different devices
• Maintain an anime collection without strict naming and folder conventions

Limitations and Considerations

• Focused on video only (no music, e-books, or games)
• No plugin system; features are intended to be built-in
• Client ecosystem is currently centered on web and Android

Kyoo is designed for users who want a streamlined, low-maintenance media library with strong playback features and search. Its architecture embraces dedicated components where useful, aiming to stay portable and scalable as libraries grow.