Stash

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted media manager for organizing personal adult content libraries

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Overview

Stash is a self-hosted media management tool built for organizing and streaming personal adult content libraries. It automates metadata scraping from popular adult platforms, supports custom tagging/categorization, and offers a responsive interface for playback across devices. Deploy via Docker for simplified setup, or use manual installation for granular control. Key features include library filtering, watch history tracking, user access controls, and integration with external metadata tools—ideal for users seeking privacy and full ownership of their media collections.

Key Features

  • Automated metadata scraping from adult platforms
  • Custom tagging and library categorization
  • Cross-device streaming and responsive playback
  • Docker deployment for easy setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Stash hard to install?

Stash is easy to install via Docker, which handles dependencies and setup with pre-configured containers. Manual installation requires basic familiarity with Node.js and PostgreSQL, but Docker is recommended for most users to minimize effort.

? Is Stash a good alternative to proprietary adult streaming platforms?

Stash isn’t a direct alternative to streaming platforms like OnlyFans, but it excels at organizing personal adult media—giving you full control over your content instead of relying on third-party services to host or curate your library.

? Is Stash completely free?

Yes! Stash is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host without any subscription fees or hidden costs.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source
Category Media Streaming - Multimedia Streaming
Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

  • ⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party access)
  • ⊕ Full control over library organization
  • ⊕ Automated metadata management reduces manual work
  • ⊕ Active open-source community support

Cons

  • ⊖ Manual installation requires basic Node.js/PostgreSQL knowledge
  • ⊖ Niche use case (limited to adult content libraries)
  • ⊖ Metadata scraping may need tuning for less common content sources

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