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Gameyfin

Gameyfin is an open-source, self-hosted game library manager for local video games.

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Gameyfin is an open-source, self-hosted game library manager for local video games. It scans game folders, builds a browsable web catalog, and keeps library data on your own hardware. It suits self-hosters who want a simple, locally accessible way to organize games without relying on external services.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac (not listed)
  • Windows (not listed)
  • Linux (not listed)

Health score?A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). When the source code has been checked, a fifth factor, security check (20%: automated scan for committed secrets, unsafe desktop-app settings, known-vulnerable dependencies and project hygiene; any serious finding caps it at 20), is added. Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

53/100 Fair

Maintained
51last commit 216 days ago
Popular
611,093 GitHub stars
Easy to install
452 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
No data

Based on 3 of 4 factors.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 17 days ago

GitHub stars
1,093
Open issues
40
Last commit
2026-03-13
Latest release
v2.4.0
License
AGPL-3.0
Activity
stale

Checked 12 days ago - source: GitHub (gameyfin/gameyfin)

Resources & Compatibility

Requirements not published yet.

Checked 16 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Set APP_KEY before starting Before running the Docker Compose setup, replace APP_KEY with a random secret you generate; this is the key Gameyfin uses to protect its saved settings. If you leave it blank or reuse someone else's key, the app may not work correctly and your saved settings may not be protected. source
  • Keep folders and open port 8080 Make sure the Docker Compose file saves the db, data, plugindata, and logs folders to your own computer, and that port 8080 is open so you can open the web page; if the folders are not saved, your database and settings can be lost. If you use the torrent plugin, uncomment ports 6969 and 6881 too, or torrent downloads will not work. source
  • Check logs after starting After starting the container, follow the logs and wait for a line that says 'Loaded plugins'. That tells you Gameyfin is ready; if you only see errors or it keeps restarting, do not assume the first-run setup is complete. source

Fetched 12 days ago - each note links to its source

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Checked 14 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

What should I set before starting Gameyfin with Docker Compose?

Replace APP_KEY with a random secret you generate before starting the container. This key protects saved settings, and leaving it blank or reusing someone else's key can prevent correct operation.

How do I know Gameyfin has finished loading?

Follow the container logs and wait for a line that says 'Loaded plugins'. If you only see errors or the container keeps restarting, do not assume first-run setup is complete.

What permissions does a non-root user need for Gameyfin to scan games?

The user needs read access to the game files. Gameyfin requires filesystem access to scan game libraries and read game files.

What SSO options are documented for Gameyfin?

The documentation includes SSO guides for Authentik and Pocket-ID.

Answers sourced from gameyfin.org, gameyfin.org, gameyfin.org

Community

Collected 16 days ago - public community threads