Name: Javinizer Go
Availability: InStock
Author: javinizer

GitHub

Install

Updatedlast week

LanguageGo

Setup difficultyModerate

Stars: 166
Port: 8765 (Web UI and REST API)

Docker

ghcr.io/javinizer/javinizer-go

Install with Docker

What is Javinizer Go?

Javinizer Go is a Go rewrite of the original PowerShell-based Javinizer, designed to organize local JAV collections. It scrapes metadata from 14+ sources including R18.dev, DMM/Fanza, JavLibrary, JavDB, JavBus, and others, with optional FlareSolverr integration for Cloudflare-protected sites. The software renames and organizes files and folders using customizable templates, generates NFO metadata files compatible with Kodi and Plex, downloads covers, posters, fanart, trailers, and actress images, and supports dry-run previews before making changes. It offers multiple interfaces: a web UI at port 8765, a REST API with Scalar/Swagger docs, an interactive TUI, a CLI for automation, and a native desktop app (Wails/Svelte) for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Deployment options include Docker (ghcr.io/javinizer/javinizer-go), Docker Compose with optional FlareSolverr, Homebrew and Scoop packages, prebuilt binaries, AppImage, and one-shot install scripts. Authentication uses a built-in admin login created on first startup. The project is MIT-licensed and actively maintained with regular releases.

Should you self-host Javinizer Go?

Javinizer Go scores 49/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #70 of 142 in Media Management. It has 166 GitHub stars.

It shipped 10 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v1.6.5, came out on 21 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 3 days.

Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Go.

Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Sonarr (81/100, 17 472 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Javinizer Go vs Sonarr side by side.

Features

Actress database management
Dry-run preview
Genre/word replacement rules
Local r18.dev dump lookupActivates automatically when dump is downloaded
Manual scrape overrides
Media artwork downloads
MediaInfo integrationOpt-in, requires mediainfo binary
Multiple interfaces
Multi-source metadata scraping
NFO generation
Per-movie taggingOpt-in feature, disabled by default
REST API with documentation
Self-upgrade
Smart file organization
Translation pipelineOpt-in feature, disabled by default

How to install Javinizer Go

Install Javinizer Go with Docker

Docker Engine

Environment variables

JAVINIZER_SETUP_TRUSTED_CIDRS, PUID, PGID, TZ, LOG_LEVEL, UMASK

mkdir -p ./data curl -o ./data/config.yaml https://raw.githubusercontent.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/main/configs/config.yaml.example

docker run --rm
--hostname javinizer
-e JAVINIZER_SETUP_TRUSTED_CIDRS=172.16.0.0/12
--user "$(id -u):$(id -g)"
-p 8765:8765
-v "$(pwd)/data:/javinizer"
-v "/path/to/your/media:/media"
ghcr.io/javinizer/javinizer-go:latest

Replace /path/to/your/media with your JAV library path. On Unraid, use --user 99:100.

Install Javinizer Go with Docker Compose

Docker Engine and Docker Compose

Environment variables

PUID, PGID, TZ, MEDIA_PATH, HOST_PORT, FLARESOLVERR_HOST_PORT, LOG_LEVEL, UMASK, JAVINIZER_SETUP_TRUSTED_CIDRS

curl -o .env https://raw.githubusercontent.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/main/.env.example curl -o docker-compose.yml https://raw.githubusercontent.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/main/docker-compose.yml

Edit .env: MEDIA_PATH=/path/to/your/library, PUID, PGID, TZ

docker compose up -d

Includes optional FlareSolverr service for Cloudflare-protected scrapers.

Install Javinizer Go with Windows

PowerShell

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/main/scripts/install-app.ps1 | iex

PowerShell one-liner verifies SHA256, removes Mark-of-the-Web, creates Start Menu shortcut. Unsigned binary — see docs for Smart App Control notes.

Install Javinizer Go with macOS

curl, bash

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/main/scripts/install-app.sh | bash

One-liner detects OS/arch, verifies SHA256, installs to /Applications or ~/Applications. Unsigned binary — see docs for Gatekeeper notes.

Install Javinizer Go with Homebrew

Homebrew package manager

brew tap javinizer/homebrew-tap https://github.com/javinizer/homebrew-tap brew trust --formula javinizer/tap/javinizer # required once on Homebrew 6.0+ brew install javinizer

Installs prebuilt binary with statically linked CGO/SQLite. Tap updated on stable releases only.

Install Javinizer Go with Scoop

Scoop package manager

scoop bucket add javinizer https://github.com/javinizer/scoop-javinizer scoop install javinizer

Installs prebuilt Windows binary with hash verification. Bucket updated on stable releases only.

Install Javinizer Go with AppImage

curl, FUSE (for AppImage)

curl -L -o Javinizer.AppImage https://github.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/releases/latest/download/javinizer-desktop-linux-x86_64.AppImage chmod +x Javinizer.AppImage ./Javinizer.AppImage

Self-contained, no package manager needed. For arm64, swap x86_64 for aarch64 in asset name.

Install Javinizer Go with Build from Source

curl, tar (Linux/macOS)

curl -L -o javinizer https://github.com/javinizer/javinizer-go/releases/latest/download/javinizer-linux-amd64 chmod +x javinizer sudo mv javinizer /usr/local/bin/ javinizer init javinizer web

Available for linux-amd64, linux-arm64, darwin-amd64, darwin-arm64, darwin-universal, windows-amd64. Includes CLI, TUI, API server, and embedded web UI.