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Shoko Server is a free, open-source media server software designed to help users manage and stream their digital media collections across multiple devices. Developed by a team of enthusiasts, Shoko Server aims to provide a robust, flexible, and user-friendly solution for media management and streaming. With its advanced features and capabilities, Shoko Server has become a popular choice among media enthusiasts and professionals alike. Shoko Server
Download the installer from the Shoko Server GitHub repository. Import: Point the server to your anime folders. With its advanced features and capabilities, Shoko Server
It can automatically rename and move your files into a clean folder structure based on rules you define. It can automatically rename and move your files
It solves the core problem of identifying and organizing anime files regardless of how they are named. While it requires an initial time investment (hashing, AniDB setup) and is overkill for tiny collections, for any serious anime collector with hundreds or thousands of episodes, it is an indispensable tool. Its lack of built-in streaming is mitigated by seamless integration with Plex or Jellyfin, making it a robust backend for a polished frontend experience.
If you are an anime enthusiast with a massive local library, you know that keeping files organised is a nightmare. Between inconsistent file names, missing metadata, and the struggle of tracking what you've watched across different devices, the "manual" way just doesn't scale. Enter Shoko Server, the definitive open-source solution designed to turn your messy folders into a professional-grade media centre.
Most Western TV shows have seasons ( S01E01 ). Anime frequently uses "Absolute" numbering (Episode 1 through 300). Plex often tries to match Naruto Episode 1 as a Season 1, Episode 1, but when Naruto Shippuden starts, the absolute count continues. Shoko Server translates this automatically.