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Seanime

Seanime

The anime and manga media server

Seanime is a self-hosted media server allowing you to manage your anime library, stream anime and read manga. It is available as a server with a web interface or a desktop app.

Guides and tips for all features are covered on this website. Please skim through the section for the feature you are interested in. Skipping this may lead to confusion or misunderstanding of how a feature works.
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Features

Anime library

Basic knowledge

Scan your library

How to scan/refresh your library and fix unresolved items.

Basic knowledge

Manage anime files

How to unmatch files, fix metadata...

Basic knowledge

Downloading / Auto Downloader

How to quickly download anime by leveraging the search engine and the auto-downloader.

Playlists

How to binge-watch easily by creating playlists to queue up episodes.

Watching on other devices

How to watch your downloaded episodes on other devices using player apps.

Config: 5-10 minutes

Transcoding / Media streaming

How to watch your downloaded episodes on other devices, in the browser. Some configuration is required.

Streaming

Your local library is not the only way to watch anime.

Config: 2-3 minutes

Torrent streaming

How to stream torrents directly to your media player using the built-in Bittorrent client.

Debrid streaming

How to stream torrents directly to your media player from your Debrid service.

Online streaming

Watch episodes and movies from online streaming sources.

Manga

Read chapters

How to browse your AniList manga collection and read chapters from various sources

Download chapters

Download chapters from various sources to read them offline.

Dive deeper

Data directory / Config file

Offline mode

How to set up Seanime to work without an internet connection.

Customization

Learn about customization options, including color schemes, images.