Lidify

Self-Hosted

Open-source media library organizer for seamless self-hosted content control

Overview

Lidify unifies music, video, and photo collections into a searchable library with auto-metadata tagging (artist, genre, year), custom playlists, and cross-device web access. It supports Docker deployment for quick self-hosting, integrates with local drives/S3 storage, and lets users edit metadata manually or import existing collections. With no cloud lock-in, it prioritizes privacy by keeping data on your server. Share libraries via secure links with access controls, and browse content through a clean UI—ideal for users wanting full control over their media without commercial platform restrictions.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  lidify:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: lidify
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Auto-metadata tagging for music, videos, and photos
Docker-based deployment for easy self-hosting
Unified library with advanced search and filtering
Secure library sharing with customizable access permissions

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Lidify hard to install?

No—Lidify uses Docker Compose for one-click deployment. Clear documentation guides users through setup on local servers or VPS, making it accessible even for beginners with basic tech knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Plex?

Yes—Lidify offers core media organization features (library unification, metadata tagging) with full privacy control. It lacks Plex’s advanced streaming tools but is free, open-source, and avoids cloud dependency.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—Lidify is licensed under MIT, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden costs or premium tiers.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data collection)
⊕ Free and open-source with no subscription fees
⊕ Supports multiple storage backends (local, S3)
⊕ Intuitive UI for effortless media browsing

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server setup knowledge
⊖ No native mobile app (web-only interface)
⊖ Limited live streaming features compared to commercial tools like Plex