HomeTube

Web UI to download videos and playlists from 1700+ sites into a Plex or Jellyfin library, with quality selection, SponsorBlock sponsor removal, subtitles, clip cutting and resilient playlist sync.

GitHub stars
1,518
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
v2.13.0
22 September 2026
Last commit
10 October 2026
Runs on
Python, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

62 commits

How to self-host HomeTube

HomeTube runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is HomeTube free?

Yes. HomeTube is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host HomeTube?

Yes. HomeTube runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is HomeTube still maintained?

The last change to HomeTube's code was on 10 October 2026, with 62 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Media Management

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