# MediaInfo

MediaInfo is a lightweight container for inspecting the technical and tag metadata of video and audio files. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Proxmox, Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/762/mediainfo

## Description

MediaInfo is a lightweight container for inspecting the technical and tag metadata of video and audio files. The Docker image exposes MediaInfo's graphical interface through a modern web browser or a VNC (Virtual Network Computing) client, with no client-side installation or configuration required. The Alpine-based image is efficient for resource-conscious homelabs that need quick media file inspection.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox.

## Health score

69/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 31 days ago)
- Popular: 31 (35 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=mediainfo
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/jlesage/mediainfo
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/mediainfo-0yzw3qm0g0evsy?q=MediaInfo
- Official website: https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo
- GitHub: https://github.com/jlesage/docker-mediainfo

## Common questions

### What port should I expose for the MediaInfo Docker GUI?

The quick start Docker command maps 5800:5800.

### Where should the container store its configuration so I can back it up?

Mount a host directory to /config, such as /docker/appdata/mediainfo, which stores the application's configuration.

### Do I need to install MediaInfo on my client computer to use the GUI?

No, the graphical interface can be accessed through a modern web browser or via any VNC client.

### Can I browse files and open a terminal from the web interface?

Yes, the web interface includes an integrated file manager and terminal for accessing the container's files and shell.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/762/mediainfo), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.