minidlna

DLNA/UPnP media server

TLDR

Start server

$ minidlnad

Specify config

$ minidlnad -f [/etc/minidlna.conf]

Foreground mode

$ minidlnad -d

Rescan media

$ minidlnad -R

Specify port

$ minidlnad -p [8200]

Rebuild database

$ minidlnad -R -f [config.conf]

SYNOPSIS

minidlnad [options]

DESCRIPTION

minidlna is a DLNA/UPnP media server. It streams media to TVs and devices.The tool serves audio, video, and images. Compatible with most DLNA-capable devices.

PARAMETERS

-f FILE

Configuration file.

-d

Debug/foreground mode.

-R

Rescan media files.

-p PORT

HTTP port.

-r

Force rescan.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo dnf install minidlna

sudo pacman -S minidlna

sudo zypper install minidlna

brew install minidlna

nix profile install nixpkgs#minidlna

CAVEATS

Configuration file required. Transcoding limited. Database in /var/cache.

HISTORY

MiniDLNA (ReadyMedia) was created as a lightweight DLNA server for embedded systems.