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?

  • deafboy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    There are not tons of themes. There’s like 5 of them for any major release. Not even the same ones usually. Sometimes new devs resurect an old theme, and port it to the current release.

    It has been years of struggle to keep it looking decent. I’m especially fond of Arctic Zephyr. It’s not really a single theme, but a framework that allows you to make your own UI, without typing a single line of code. Multiple forks has emerged and died over time, and now I’m just ignoring the osmc update prompt until some brave soul embarks on a journey to properly port it again.

    Also, kodi and plex are different things. Jellyfin would be an alternative to plex.

    • nostradiel@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      There is no need to update. I’m still on 18.9 with Netflix skin and I’m quite satisfied. My setup is completely offline so why to update.😇

        • nostradiel@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          If you can’t find it I can upload original skin files for you plus a link for proper setup (setting can be overwhelming). I also use tinymediamanager to scrape content and have everything completely locally.