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plex-mpv-shim

plex-mpv-shim is an open-source media servers project written in Python with 410 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “Cast media from Plex Mobile and Web apps to MPV. (Unofficial).”

Category
Media servers
Type
Open source
Platform
Python project
Pricing
Free / open source
License
MIT
GitHub stars
410
Last updated
2025-10-20

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Frequently asked

What is plex-mpv-shim?

plex-mpv-shim is an open-source media servers project written in Python with 410 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “Cast media from Plex Mobile and Web apps to MPV. (Unofficial).”

Is plex-mpv-shim free?

plex-mpv-shim is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best plex-mpv-shim alternatives?

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