Jellyfin 12.0 is a major release requiring database backups before upgrade, with direct upgrade paths from 10.10.7 and 10.11.x. The release includes significant server improvements, new features like multiple episode versions and search provider extensibility, and breaking changes including removal of legacy API routes and global subtitle configuration.
Swiftfin is a native Apple video client for Jellyfin media servers built with Swift, offering VLC integration and direct playback. The project includes TestFlight beta testing, comprehensive documentation on playback and compatibility, and an experimental Tailscale integration for direct connections.
K7 is a self-hosted media server for small groups, supporting movies, TV series, and music with features like transcoding, federation between instances, multi-platform clients, personalized libraries, dynamic playlists, and optional AI-assisted music discovery via AudioMuse.