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Quick Start

Get DesterLib streaming in 5 minutes! ⚡

What You Need

Section titled “What You Need”
  • 🐳 Docker installed (Get Docker)
  • 📁 A folder with your media files
  • 📱 A device to watch on

Two Simple Steps

Section titled “Two Simple Steps”

1. Install the Server

Section titled “1. Install the Server”

macOS/Linux:

Terminal window
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DesterLib/desterlib/main/scripts/setup/unix.sh | bash

Windows (PowerShell):

Terminal window
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DesterLib/desterlib/main/scripts/setup/windows.ps1 | iex

The setup script will ask you a few quick questions:

  • 📚 Where are your media files?
  • 🔌 What port to use? (default: 3001)
  • 🔒 Database credentials

That’s it! Your server will be running at http://localhost:3001

2. Install the Client App

Section titled “2. Install the Client App”

Download for your device:

📥 Get the Latest Release

  • Android: Dester-*-Android.apk
  • macOS: Dester-*-macOS.zip
  • Windows: Dester-*-Windows.zip
  • Linux: Dester-*-Linux.tar.gz
  • iOS: Dester-*-iOS.ipa

Then:

  1. Open the app
  2. Enter http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:3001
  3. Go to Settings → Scan Library
  4. Start watching! 🎉

That’s It!

Section titled “That’s It!”

You’re done! Browse your movies and TV shows.

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