GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 194
- Forks
- 13
- Open issues
- 0
- Commits, last 12 months
- 2
- Last commit
- Dec 18, 2025
- Latest release
- 0.27Dec 18, 2025
- Created
- Dec 30, 2021
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About cmyflix
Minimalist Plex/Jellyfin alternative to stream video. cmyflix is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and written mainly in C, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 194 stars and 13 forks on GitHub, with 2 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- c
- html5
- nas
- self-hosted
- streaming
- streaming-video
- streaming-service
- kiss-principle
- movie-player
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What is cmyflix?
cmyflix is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Media Servers category. Minimalist Plex/Jellyfin alternative to stream video. The source code lives at github.com/farfalleflickan/cmyflix, where it has 194 stars.
Is cmyflix free and open source?
Yes. cmyflix is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run cmyflix with Docker?
cmyflix does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C and deb), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to cmyflix?
Popular open-source alternatives to cmyflix include Jellyfin, SRS and Invidious. cmyflix itself is a self-hosted alternative to Netflix.
Is cmyflix actively maintained?
The most recent commit to cmyflix was on Dec 18, 2025 with 2 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 0.27, published Dec 18, 2025. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.