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mStream

Stream your own music library from an open source server.

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mStream is self-hosted music server software that lets you run a music library on a computer you own, including older hardware and boards like the Raspberry Pi, and stream it across devices. It is free and open source, and supports streaming of FLAC and lossless files.

Features include Quick Connect for reaching your server from anywhere without port forwarding, DNS, or SSL certificates; Auto DJ, which queues tracks by tempo, key, or vibe; and Discovery & Federation for finding music you do not have and sharing with friends. P2P Discovery provides recommendations from other mStream users. Players include a web app, Android and iOS apps, and a terminal player, paired to the server with a Quick Connect QR code.

mStream is aimed at people who want to host their own music library. It is distributed as free and open source software, with downloads available for multiple platforms.

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