# Owi2plex

Owi2plex is a small Dockerized tool that fetches channel and EPG (electronic program guide) data from Enigma2 receivers running the Open WebIF plugin and exports it as XML to feed Plex Media Server. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1143/owi2plex

## Description

OWI2Plex is a small Dockerized tool that fetches channel and EPG (electronic program guide) data from Enigma2 receivers running the Open WebIF plugin and exports it as XML to feed Plex Media Server. It runs on a cron schedule inside the container, keeps all settings in a persistent /config folder, and applies cron option changes on container restart. It is a good fit for homelab users who want their Enigma2 DVB (digital video broadcasting) hardware to serve as a TV guide source for Plex.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

13/100 (Low), based on 3 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (last commit 1360 days ago)
- Popular: 16 (5 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/alturismo/owi2plex
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/alturismo/owi2plex
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/owi2plex-159gzhv1yk9ign?q=owi2plex

## Common questions

### Which Enigma2 plugins are required before using owi2plex?

The OpenWebif Server and HRTunerProxy plugins need to be installed.

### Does Plex require a premium subscription to use the generated XMLTV file?

Yes, Plex needs a Premium subscription to use the XMLTV file.

### How can I make owi2plex parse only one bouquet instead of all bouquets?

Use the -b, --bouquet option and specify the bouquet name. If the option is not given, it parses all bouquets.

### Where should owi2plex run or be cloned so Plex can access the XMLTV output?

Clone or run it in a folder where the Plex server runs, or where Plex can access the output file over a network mount or share.

### How do I install owi2plex on Unraid?

Find Owi2plex in Unraid Community Apps, review the template, and click Install. Unraid handles the Docker setup from the published template.

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