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Switchfin

FlathubVideo & media players

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Sep 2026; it is registered on Flathub and has been in the index since 17 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Switchfin is an open-source, native PC client for Jellyfin, designed for users who prefer controller navigation. It supports browsing and playing movies and series, with a TV-style interface and MPV-based playback, ideal for home media center setups.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebLinuxCloud-managed
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Providing a native, controller-friendly Jellyfin client for PC users to browse and play media.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Jellyfin users and home media enthusiasts

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: DESKTOP · deployment: browser, linux, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: flathub.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Switchfin is a Video & media players project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on providing a native, controller-friendly Jellyfin client for PC users to browse and play media. Inferred · not functionally tested: Switchfin is an open-source project aimed at jellyfin users and home media enthusiasts. Basis unknown · not verified: Switchfin is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: Switchfin is available on the web and Linux.

dragonflylee builds and maintains Switchfin, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include native interface, controller support, and movie and series browsing.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Native interface
  • Controller support
  • Movie and series browsing
  • MPV-based playback
  • TV-style search

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
jellyfin-clientcontroller-supportmedia-player

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserLinuxCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

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Frequently asked questions about Switchfin

What is Switchfin?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Switchfin focuses on providing a native, controller-friendly Jellyfin client for PC users to browse and play media. It is catalogued under Video & media players on PulseGate.
Who should use Switchfin?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Switchfin is an open-source project built for jellyfin users and home media enthusiasts.
Is Switchfin free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Switchfin is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Switchfin run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Switchfin runs on the web and Linux.
Is Switchfin still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Sep 2026.
Who makes Switchfin?
Switchfin is developed by dragonflylee.
How long has Switchfin been around?
Switchfin first shipped in 2023.
Is Switchfin open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Switchfin is open source under the Open Source license.

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