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media-stack
media-stack is an open-source self-hosted project by navilg (navilg/media-stack on GitHub). It has 1,245 GitHub stars and 123 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 27 September 2026.
A self-hosted media stack with AI recommendations, in one compose file.
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.2k stars⑂ 123 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- navilg/media-stack
- GitHub stars
- 1,245
- Forks
- 123
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 27 September 2026
- Category
- Self-Hosted
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- GitHub
// how it works
How it works
- Clone and configure
Review the compose file and set your paths.
- Launch the stack
Bring up Sonarr, Radarr, Jellyfin, and friends.
- Add your media
Let the *arrs organize movies and shows.
- Stream and discover
Watch via Jellyfin with AI recommendations.
// features
Why people love it
Full *arr stack
Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, and qBitTorrent included.
Jellyfin streaming
Your own Netflix-style media server.
AI recommendations
Recommendarr suggests movies and shows for you.
Request management
Seerr handles watch requests from users.
VPN support
Built-in VPN integration for privacy.
GPL-3.0 license
Free and open; derivatives stay open.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/navilg/media-stack.git cd media-stack - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Run a home media server.
- Automate movie and show downloads.
- Get AI watch recommendations.
- Stream to every device at home.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains media-stack?
It is an open-source project at navilg/media-stack with 123 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is media-stack free for commercial use?
GPL-3.0 licensed — free to use, but modified versions must also be GPL.
Which apps are included?
Sonarr, Radarr, qBitTorrent, Prowlarr, Jellyfin, Seerr, Recommendarr, and VPN support.
Do I need a powerful server?
A modest home server or NAS works — check the README for guidance.
What does the AI recommender do?
Recommendarr suggests movies and shows based on your library.
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