phlix-server
The media server itself — PHP 8.3+, Workerman 5.x
About
Built different. Stays different.
Phlix is an open-source PHP media server built for people who want control over their media and their privacy.
Why Phlix exists
You own your data
Phlix runs on your hardware. Your library never touches a third-party cloud unless you explicitly choose to use the public hub relay — which only forwards encrypted stream data, not your files.
Open source, always
BSD-3-Clause across the board. No hidden licenses, no "community edition" with missing features, no sudden proprietary lock-in. Fork it. Modify it. Contribute.
Developer-friendly
Built in PHP 8.3+ with Workerman. Clear interfaces, typed DTOs, event system. Plugin manifest contract with versioned schema. If you know PHP, you can extend Phlix.
No subscription
Download, install, run. The server is free forever. There is no premium tier, no "pro" features locked behind a paywall, no data harvesting to offset hosting costs.
BSD-3-Clause
Permissive open source
Use, modify, redistribute, commercialize — with attribution and the three BSD clauses. No copyleft, no GPL entanglement, no field-of-use restrictions.
Frequently asked
Is Phlix like Plex / Jellyfin / Emby?
Yes — same job, different stack. Phlix is built in PHP 8.3+ on Workerman, ships with a versioned plugin contract, and includes a hub for accessing remote servers behind NAT without a third-party tunnel.
Do I need to expose my server to the internet?
No. Run Phlix on your LAN and use the Phlix Hub's reverse-tunnel relay to reach it from your phone or Roku at a friend's house. You can self-host the hub, or use the public one.
What formats are supported?
Anything FFmpeg can read. Direct play when the client supports it; transcoded HLS otherwise. Per-device quality profiles pick the right bitrate automatically.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes — React Native, available on iOS and Android. Currently in beta.
Can I write plugins?
Yes. Implement LifecycleInterface, ship a manifest, drop it in the plugins directory. See phlix-plugin-example for the smallest working starter.
What's the license?
BSD-3-Clause across the board.
Get in touch
The Phlix ecosystem
phlix-hub
Cloud directory + reverse-tunnel relay
phlix-shared
Shared interfaces, DTOs, event types — Composer package
phlix-docs
End-user, developer, and hub-admin docs (VitePress)
phlix-plugin-example
Reference metadata-provider plugin