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Autopulse + Jellyfin: Instant Library Updates Without Scheduled Scans (2026)
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Autopulse + Jellyfin: Instant Library Updates Without Scheduled Scans (2026)

Autopulse is a lightweight file-watching service that triggers targeted Jellyfin library scans the instant a new file appears. No more waiting for scheduled scans. No more full library rescans that spike CPU. A movie finishes downloading and appears in Jellyfin within seconds. This guide covers Docker setup, filesystem monitoring, Jellyfin API integration, and how Autopulse replaces the need for Radarr/Sonarr Connect notifications.

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WatchState: Sync Watch History Between Jellyfin, Plex, Emby, and Trakt Simultaneously (2026 Guide)
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WatchState: Sync Watch History Between Jellyfin, Plex, Emby, and Trakt Simultaneously (2026 Guide)

WatchState is a self-hosted tool that synchronizes watch history and play state between multiple media servers and tracking services simultaneously. Run Jellyfin and Plex pointing at the same library? WatchState keeps watched status in sync across both. Migrating from Plex to Jellyfin? WatchState transfers your entire history. This guide covers Docker setup, multi-backend configuration, conflict resolution, and real-world sync workflows.

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Reclaimerr: Automatically Reclaim Disk Space from Your Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby Library (2026)
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Reclaimerr: Automatically Reclaim Disk Space from Your Jellyfin, Plex, or Emby Library (2026)

Reclaimerr is a self-hosted application that helps you reclaim disk space by identifying unwatched and low-rated media in your library. It integrates with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby (simultaneously if needed), supports Radarr and Sonarr for managed deletions, offers a protection system so users can save content from cleanup, and includes multi-user permissions with notification support via Apprise.

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Poster Tools: The Browser-Based Poster and Title Card Designer for Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin (2026)
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Poster Tools: The Browser-Based Poster and Title Card Designer for Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin (2026)

Poster Tools is a free browser-based design suite for creating custom posters, title cards, and showcase layouts for your Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin library. No Photoshop, no install, no design skills required. Poster Lab builds season sets with TMDB artwork and pushes directly to your server. Card Lab creates episode title cards with full typography control.

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Jellyfin + Stremio with Gelato: Stream Any Catalog Directly in Your Library (2026 Guide)
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Jellyfin + Stremio with Gelato: Stream Any Catalog Directly in Your Library (2026 Guide)

Gelato is a Jellyfin plugin that bridges the Stremio addon ecosystem into your server. Search Stremio catalogs from the Jellyfin UI, auto-import content via scheduled tasks, and stream without downloading. This guide covers installation, addon configuration, and how it transforms Jellyfin into a hybrid local + streaming platform.

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