Features

Library that organizes itself

Folder-watcher hashes mtimes, scanner parses S01E02 / (2020) titles, ItemRepository hydrates metadata_json. Add a file, see it appear.

• Automatic folder watching
• Smart episode detection
• Multi-source metadata

SyncPlay across the room or across the country

Weighted-mean NTP offset over 5 samples keeps every device locked to the same frame. Play, pause, seek — everyone moves together.

• NTP-style time synchronization
• Cross-device playback sync
• Real-time play/pause/seek

Transcoding that picks the right quality

QualitySelector profiles for mobile-low, mobile-high, web, and tv-4k. CRF 23/28 libx264/libx265 with HLS master and variant playlists.

• Per-device quality profiles
• Adaptive HLS streaming
• FFmpeg-powered encoding

Multi-user, multi-profile, parental controls

JWT auth with refresh tokens, Argon2ID password hashing, up to 5 profiles per user, 4- or 6-digit PINs, rating filter from G to NC-17.

• Secure JWT authentication
• Multiple user profiles
• Parental control PINs

Live TV with DVR + EPG

ChannelManager, GuideManager, and Recorder give you scheduled recordings and a guide that doesn't make you click through menus.

• Channel management
• Electronic program guide
• Scheduled DVR recordings

DLNA for the devices you already own

ContentDirectory, AvTransport, and a DeviceRegistry mean your old smart TV doesn't need a new app.

• ContentDirectory service
• AvTransport protocol
• SSDP device discovery

Plugin system with a real contract

LifecycleInterface + manifest schema. Drop a plugin in, the loader picks it up. See phlix-plugin-example.

• Versioned manifest contract
• Lifecycle interface
• Auto-discovery loading

Phlix Hub — reach any of your servers from anywhere

Sign in once. Reverse-tunnel relay handles NAT. Self-hostable, or use the public hub.

• Single sign-on access
• NAT-busting relay
• Self-host or public option