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Kodi (formerly XBMC) is anopen-source, cross-platform home theater softwarethat combines media playback, content management, and plugin extensions. It supports local and network streaming and is hailed as the ultimate tool for building a personal movie library.

KodiSupports virtually all audio and video formats (including 4K HDR, H.265, Blu-ray ISO) and is an excellent media player. It automatically fetches metadata from online databases like IMDb and TheMovieDB, creating a beautiful library with posters, synopses, and cast lists.

Key Features​

1. ​Universal Media Playback​
   • Supports almost all audio and video formats (MP4, MKV, FLAC, H.264, etc.) and is compatible with 4K/HDR playback.
   • Plays local files, discs, network storage (NAS/SMB/NFS), and internet streaming media.
2. ​Smart Media Library Management​
   • Automatically scans files to generate a library, downloads movie posters, synopses, and cast info, creating a Netflix-style poster wall.
   • Categorizes movies, TV shows, music, and photos, and supports multilingual metadata (e.g., Douban scraper).
3. ​Plugin Ecosystem Expansion​
   • Thousands of official and third-party plugins:
     • Video: YouTube, Bilibili, IPTV live TV (requires M3U source).
     • Tools: OpenSubtitles automatic subtitles, weather, game emulators.
4. ​Advanced Entertainment Features​
   • ​PVR DVR: Record live TV, compatible with backends like MythTV.
   • ​Wireless Screen Casting: Supports DLNA/AirPlay, cast from phone to TV/Kodi device.
   • ​Remote Control: Official app ‘Kore’ or web-based control

This tool is open-source and completely free, with full platform coverage: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android/iOS, Raspberry Pi, and even Loongson platforms.