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ive been using kodi (xbmc was better moniker) since google killed sagetv. i recall attempting plex, but it seemed to lack some open/extensibility (its been awhile).

i have a side project i want to make as a modular plugin generating a cable layout with original air orders and networks/channels... kodi seems most optimal, but ill admit its been a long while since i looked at plex.

so why plex over kodi?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing. Most data hoarders / homelabbers I know, myself included are using radarr/sonarr etc. to do the cataloguing and metadata selection, with any necessary encoding automation on top. This also leads to a uniform folder and file structure for all of your media and metadata.

I just don't find this that useful when browsing and watching from a television or tablet, so I don't use Kodi to that end.

It's certainly useful for backups and migrations but we don't have to throw the baby out with the bathwater where Kodi is concerned.