blumeops/docs/reference/services/jellyfin.md
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---
title: Jellyfin
tags:
- service
- media
---
# Jellyfin
Open-source media server running natively on indri for VideoToolbox hardware transcoding.
## Quick Reference
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **URL** | https://jellyfin.ops.eblu.me |
| **Local Port** | 8096 |
| **Data** | `~/Library/Application Support/jellyfin` |
| **Media** | `/Volumes/allisonflix` (NFS from sifaka) |
| **LaunchAgent** | `mcquack.jellyfin` |
## Hardware Transcoding
Apple VideoToolbox on M1 Mac Mini.
| Codec | Support |
|-------|---------|
| H.264 encode/decode | Hardware |
| HEVC (H.265) encode/decode | Hardware |
| AV1 decode | Software (requires M3+) |
| HDR to SDR tone mapping | VPP (hardware) |
Concurrent 4K streams with HDR tonemapping: ~3
## Configuration
Dashboard > Playback:
1. Hardware Acceleration: Apple VideoToolbox
2. Allow hardware encoding: Enabled
3. VPP Tone mapping: Enabled
## Observability
- Metrics: `jellyfin_metrics` ansible role
- Logs: Forwarded via [[alloy|Alloy]]
- Dashboard: "Jellyfin Media Server" in [[grafana|Grafana]]
## Related
- [[navidrome|Navidrome]] - Music streaming
- [[storage/sifaka|Sifaka]] - Media storage