If you’re looking for a free, open-source way to manage and stream your media files on Linux, Jellyfin is the answer, which is an open-source media server that lets you organize your movies, TV shows, music, and photos in one place and stream them to all your devices.
It’s like having your own Netflix or Spotify, but without the monthly subscription!
In this article, we’ll explain what Jellyfin is, why it’s awesome, and how you can set it up on your Linux system.
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