# Guide2go

Guide2go is a Docker-based XMLTV EPG grabber that downloads channel lineup data from the Schedule Direct service. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1014/guide2go

## Description

Guide2go is a Docker-based XMLTV EPG grabber that downloads channel lineup data from the Schedule Direct service. It refreshes your EPG on a cron schedule so media servers such as Plex, Emby, and TVHeadend always have current program data. Configuration files are stored in a persistent mount, and cron options are updated automatically on container restart. It suits homelab users who want a lightweight, self-hosted EPG feed without running the grabber natively.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

14/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 952 days ago)
- Popular: 20 (9 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/alturismo/guide2go
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/guide2go-1h7p10r1oeghm7?q=guide2go

## Common questions

### Can guide2go trigger a direct Plex or Emby EPG update after it runs?

Yes, it can perform direct Plex and/or Emby EPG updates after a guide2go update without waiting for scheduled tasks.

### Is there a community report that a Guide2go update is back in action?

A r/selfhosted community thread reports that the Guide2go update is back in action.

### Does a Guide2go fork add Live/New icons for premiere shows and movies?

A fork of Guide2go adds useful EPG options, including a Live/New icon for premiere shows and movies.

### Does the mar-mei Guide2go project handle Schedules Direct JSON to XML?

Yes, the mar-mei Guide2go project is described as a Schedules Direct JSON to XML grabber.

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