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jxxghp/moviepilot

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TLDR

MoviePilot is a Python automation tool for managing a home media library on a NAS server, rebuilt from NAStool with a cleaner architecture and a Vue3 web interface.

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    What it does
      Media library automation
      NAS management
      REST API
    Tech stack
      Python FastAPI
      Vue3 frontend
      Docker deploy
    Use cases
      Home NAS setup
      Media organization
      External integration
    Audience
      NAS owners
      Home media users
      Self-hosters
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Automate the organization and management of movies and TV shows on a home NAS device

USE CASE 2

Deploy MoviePilot via Docker on Linux or a Synology NAS for a straightforward installation

USE CASE 3

Call the REST API to trigger media library actions from external scripts or tools

Tech stack

PythonFastAPIVue3Docker

Getting it running

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

README is in Chinese, full setup documentation is on an external wiki at wiki.movie-pilot.org.

In plain English

MoviePilot is an automation management tool for media libraries on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, which is a type of home or small-office file server used to store and serve media files. The project is a redesign of an earlier open source tool called NAStool, rebuilt to focus on core automation needs while being easier to extend and maintain. The original NAStool codebase provided the starting point, and MoviePilot simplifies it down to the features that matter most for day-to-day media library management. The architecture separates the backend from the frontend into two independent projects. The backend is built with FastAPI, a Python web framework, and the frontend is a Vue3 web application maintained in a companion repository called MoviePilot-Frontend. The backend exposes a REST API that the frontend and any external tools can call. The README notes that many configuration settings have sensible defaults, so you do not need to fill in every option before getting started. The user interface was redesigned compared to the original NAStool to be cleaner and more approachable. A Docker image is published and available for those who want a straightforward deployment path. The README is written primarily in Chinese and is brief, directing users to an official wiki at wiki.movie-pilot.org for complete installation guides and configuration documentation. The project publishes announcements through a Telegram channel. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Synology NAS devices. The README explicitly states the project is intended for learning and exchange purposes only, and requests that it not be promoted on domestic Chinese platforms. No software license is included in the README.

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Prompt 1
How do I install MoviePilot using Docker on a Synology NAS and access the web interface?
Prompt 2
What are the minimum required settings to get MoviePilot running with an existing media library?
Prompt 3
Show me how to call the MoviePilot REST API from a script to trigger a media scan
Prompt 4
How does MoviePilot differ from NAStool and what features were removed or simplified in the redesign?
Prompt 5
Where do I find the full MoviePilot configuration documentation since the README is brief?
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