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Universal Media Server for Mac

Media server supporting DLNA, UPnP and HTTP(S)

Quick answer: Universal Media Server is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask universal-media-server. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 75 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Universal Media Server is

Universal Media Server is a utility for macOS: media server supporting DLNA, UPnP and HTTP(S).

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.universalmediaserver.com/.

How to install Universal Media Server

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask universal-media-server.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Universal Media Server on Mac?

Run brew install --cask universal-media-server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Universal Media Server open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (UniversalMediaServer/UniversalMediaServer), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Universal Media Server run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Universal Media Server?

It was installed 75 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3931 in this catalogue.

What version of Universal Media Server is current?

The latest packaged version is 15.8.2.