Universal Media Server
Stream videos, music, and photos to any device on your home network. Enjoy instant access, dynamic metadata, and secure, private media sharing.
Turn your home network into a comprehensive entertainment hub. This free, privacy-focused media server allows you to stream videos, music, and photos to almost any device, including TVs, smartphones, and gaming consoles. It works instantly without waiting for long library scans and guarantees complete privacy by never tracking your usage. The software automatically adapts media to suit your network and language preferences, transcoding on-the-fly when necessary.
Key Features:
- Universal Compatibility: Connect via UPnP, DLNA, or any web browser across major operating systems.
- Dynamic Metadata: Automatically fetch covers and details via integrations with IMDb and MusicBrainz.
- Zero Tracking: Enjoy complete privacy with secure connections and absolutely no user tracking.
- Online Media Support: Manage and stream online radio channels, podcasts, and RSS feeds.
- Instant Access: Start watching immediately while background scans process extra features.
Directory Structure
universal-media-server
ums
data
media
.env
docker-compose.yml
docker-compose.yml
services:
ums:
image: universalmediaserver/ums
container_name: ums
# Host networking is required for DLNA/UPnP discovery to work correctly
network_mode: host
environment:
# Set user/group ID to match your host user if needed for permission management
- PUID=1000
- PGID=1000
volumes:
# Persist configuration, database, and logs
- ./data:/root/.config/UMS
# Mount your media directory
- ./media:/media
restart: unless-stopped.env
# No sensitive environment variables are required for the default configuration.
# If you implement custom authentication or external database connections, define secrets here.Categories:
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