Shoko Server Info

Report generated by AI assistant – for latest updates, consult official Shoko documentation at https://docs.shokoanime.com .

If you have the same episode in 1080p and 4K, Shoko lists both. When you play via Jellyfin, you can select "Play Version" to choose the file.

As the software hummed to life, it didn’t just look at the filenames; it reached into the "soul" of the files, calculating unique hashes and comparing them against AniDB, the ultimate source of anime truth. On his screen, the chaos began to vanish. Randomly named folders transformed into structured masterpieces, complete with high-resolution posters, plot summaries, and cast lists pulled from The Movie Database (TMDB). Shoko Server

Shoko Server is suitable for various use cases, including:

If you are an anime enthusiast with a massive local library, you know that keeping files organised is a nightmare. Between inconsistent file names, missing metadata, and the struggle of tracking what you've watched across different devices, the "manual" way just doesn't scale. Enter Shoko Server, the definitive open-source solution designed to turn your messy folders into a professional-grade media centre. Report generated by AI assistant – for latest

Once identified, Shoko Server aggregates metadata from multiple sources (AniDB, TheTVDB, TMDB, AniList, MyAnimeList) and presents a unified, clean API for your media player (like Plex or Jellyfin) to read.

Uses file hashes to accurately identify anime episodes, removing the need for specific file naming conventions. Metadata Management: As the software hummed to life, it didn’t

Acts as the "brain" for other client applications, such as the Shoko WebUI or media center plugins. Media Center Integration: