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seanime

Open-source media server with a web interface and desktop app for anime and manga.

★ 4.2k stars⑂ 310 forksGPL-3.0updated 2026-09
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

seanime is an open-source self-hosted project by 5rahim (5rahim/seanime on GitHub). It has 4,212 GitHub stars and 310 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 20 September 2026.

Repository
5rahim/seanime
GitHub stars
4,212
Forks
310
License
GPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
20 September 2026
Category
Self-Hosted
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Pick a service to reclaim

    Files, mail, passwords, media — start with one.

  2. Deploy it

    Docker Compose one-liners are the standard install.

  3. Point a domain at it

    Reverse proxy + free TLS certificates take minutes.

  4. Back it up

    Automated backups to a second disk or offsite.

// features

Why people love it

Go efficiency

A single static binary in Go: fast startup, tiny footprint, easy to deploy.

Modern web UI

A polished React interface makes the power approachable without touching code.

Docker simplicity

Compose files make installs reproducible.

One-time cost

A mini-PC beats endless subscriptions.

Own your data

No scanning, no ads, no training on your files.

Family friendly

Share with the household, not the cloud.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/5rahim/seanime.git
    cd seanime
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains seanime?

It is an open-source project at 5rahim/seanime with 310 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is seanime free for commercial use?

GPL-3.0 — free to use, but derivative works must stay open.

What hardware do I need?

A Raspberry Pi 5 or old laptop handles most of these.

Can non-technical family use it?

Yes — the apps look and feel like the SaaS versions.

What about backups?

Non-negotiable: automate offsite backups from day one.

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Get seanime

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.