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ErsatzTV/legacy

Open-source platform that transforms your personal media library into live, custom TV channels.

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ErsatzTV/legacy has 3k+ stars and 200+ forks on GitHub, is written in C#, and was last pushed on Oct 15, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

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Updated 36 minutes ago
Type:Server / PlatformCategory(s):Media Servers, Players & DownloadersSelf-Hosted & Home
Added to GitGenius on October 8th, 2026
Created on February 9th, 2021
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 0 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 221
Total Stargazers: 3,009 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 25 (+0)

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Median issue/PR response: 3.1 days
Mean response time: 58.3 days
90th percentile: 138.1 days
Tracked items: 193

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1 person did triage or write work on this repository in the last 12 months.

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Work labelled "confirmed" is answered fastest, typically in about 6 hours, while "enhancement" waits about 7 weeks. Three people close 87% of everything that gets resolved.

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Detailed Description

ErsatzTV is a media server platform that transforms your personal media library into live, custom TV channels with electronic program guide and IPTV streaming capabilities.

The tool solves the problem of rediscovering personal media collections by presenting them as scheduled live TV channels rather than traditional on-demand libraries. It works by connecting to existing media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, allowing users to create custom channels with scheduled programming, then streaming those channels via IPTV to any compatible device. The platform includes hardware transcoding support for efficient streaming and electronic program guide metadata so channels appear in standard TV guide applications.

ErsatzTV suits users who want to recreate a traditional television experience from their own media without relying on streaming services. It works best for those with established media libraries in supported servers and devices capable of IPTV playback. The project acknowledges inspiration from earlier projects in this space but presents itself as a distinct, actively maintained alternative for channel creation and scheduling.

The project maintains regular development activity with consistent code updates and bug fixes. The maintainers actively respond to user issues and incorporate community feedback into releases. Documentation is kept current and accessible through the project website, supporting users through setup and configuration. The codebase shows ongoing refinement of core features like transcoding performance and media server compatibility.