AlanHJ / qEmby

What is qEmby?

qEmby is a modern desktop client for Emby and Jellyfin media servers, letting you browse libraries, play videos with a built-in libmpv player, and manage server settings like users and libraries from a native Windows app. Built in GitHub modern C++ with Qt6, it delivers smooth async operations via C++20 coroutines and a custom window frame for a native feel. Forget clunky web interfaces—get dark/light themes, search history, and admin dashboards in one polished package.

Why is it gaining traction?

It stands out with a modern desktop UI that feels responsive on Windows, complete with media grids, theme transitions, and external player integration—far snappier than browser-based clients. Features like next-episode resume, stream selectors for audio/subtitles, and server admin tools (user creation, codec tweaks) hook power users tired of Emby Theater's bloat. The bilingual support (English/Chinese) and planned Linux/macOS ports add cross-platform appeal.

Who should use this?

Emby or Jellyfin self-hosters on Windows needing a dedicated desktop app for daily library browsing and playback. Server admins handling user policies, library access, or transcoding params will appreciate the built-in dashboard. Media enthusiasts wanting libmpv hardware acceleration without web overhead.

Verdict

Grab it if you're building a modern desktop setup around Emby/Jellyfin—solid for a hobby project with prebuilt releases. At 14 stars and 1.0% credibility, it's early-stage with basic docs; test on non-critical setups until Linux support lands.

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