Self-host Remux
v0.38.2Jellyfin-compatible media server with Stremio integration
- Stars
- 637
- Port
- 3000 (Main HTTP service)
ghcr.io/lostb1t/remuxWhat is Remux?
Remux is a Rust-based media server that merges Stremio plugins, local media files, WebDAV sources, and direct torrent streaming. Features include standalone music handling, RemuxDB metadata probing for streamed content, dynamic library filtering by tags and catalogs, cross-client playback tracking, Jellyfin user import functionality, and a custom admin interface. Offers a desktop tray application for non-container deployment.
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Should you self-host Remux?
Remux scores 24/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #118 of 118 in Media Server. It has 637 GitHub stars, +5 in the last 30 days.
It shipped 8 stable releases in the past year. The latest, v0.38.2, came out on 24 October 2026. New versions land roughly every 1 days.
An official Docker image is available. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Rust.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Jellyfin (88/100, 58 796 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Remux vs Jellyfin side by side.
Features
- Stream metadata probing
Remux README
Remux is a Jellyfin-compatible media server that brings Stremio add-ons, local files, and WebDAV sources together under one roof. Music streams from its own dedicated pipeline with support for remote sources. Use any Jellyfin client to browse, search, and play without any client changes. Written in Rust.
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