# Lyrion Music Server

Lyrion Music Server is a free, open-source streaming audio server that powers Logitech Squeezebox digital audio receivers and compatible third-party players. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Docker Hub, Unraid and Proxmox.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1862/lyrion-music-server

## Description

Lyrion Music Server (formerly Logitech Media Server, SlimServer, SqueezeCenter) is a free, open-source streaming audio server that powers Logitech Squeezebox digital audio receivers and compatible third-party players. It manages a central music library, streams audio to multiple clients simultaneously, and supports extensibility through a plugin ecosystem. Maintained by the LMS community as a continuation of the original Logitech project, it is well-suited for home and small-office multi-room audio streaming.

## Platform availability

Available on 4 of 6 install platforms: Unraid, TrueNAS, ZimaOS, Proxmox.

## Health score

73/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 13 days ago)
- Popular: 65 (1,783 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 50 (2 GB minimum RAM)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/LMS-Community/slimserver
- TrueNAS: https://apps.truenas.com/catalog/lyrion-music-server
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS-AppStore/tree/main/Apps/LyrionMusicServer
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/dlandon/lyrionmusicserver
- Official website: https://lyrion.org/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/lyrionmusicserver-1jfi0p503cs07p?q=LyrionMusicServer
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=lyrionmusicserver
- Documentation: https://lyrion.org/getting-started/

## Common questions

### Can I use software Squeezebox clients with LMS?

Yes. The docs list Squeezelite, Jivelite, SqueezePlay, SoftSqueeze, and piCorePlayer as software-based players.

### Can LMS stream from online music services?

With plugins, LMS can stream content from many music services and internet radio stations to players.

### Is there a guide for Docker locale issues?

Yes. The advanced guides include a page for adding locales to a Docker container.

### Is there a migration path from UE Smart Radio?

Yes. The getting-started section includes a guide to migrate from UE Smart Radio.

### Where do I find update notes for LMS 9?

The getting-started page lists a New Music changes in 9.0 guide and changelogs for LMS 9 and LMS 8.

## Alternatives

- Ampache: Ampache ...for the love of music You will need to follow the configuration steps here once the container is running: https://github.com/amp…
- AudioStreamer: AudioStreamer is a free web-based audio streamer which gives you easy access to your music.
- BluOS Controller: The original wireless hi-res multi-room platform that lets you manage all your music and stream it to any BluOS-enabled player using a phon…
- Daphile: The Daphile is the heart of a digital music system.
- Subsonic: Subsonic is a free, web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video.
- VortexBox: VortexBox is a free, open source (GPL v3), quick-install ISO that turns your unused computer into an easy-to-use music server/jukebox.

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