A high-performance Jellyfin cast receiver that controls an external MPV player.
Publisher’s description
What is jmsr?
jmsr is an open-source servers & self-hosting program for Windows from hewel. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (hewel/jellypilot) has 25 stars. Similar programs include Jellyfin Media Player, Caddy and Universal Media Server.
Project description on GitHub: “A native Jellyfin & Emby desktop client with embedded MPV playback, built in Rust — no Electron or WebView.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: jmsr is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is jmsr safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4AB406E536BA7EB9CC788B9339ECF986BB7CBE7D97166DFF113AA3618094FFC7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.0Latest | January 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id pigfun.jmsr -emsiexec /i jmsr_1.2.0_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9A0CB531-AEB5-4C38-AD35-6F3945776B7D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- hewel
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/hewel/jellypilot
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Released
- January 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 25
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- pigfun.jmsr
- MSI product code
- {9A0CB531-AEB5-4C38-AD35-6F3945776B7D}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jmsr free?
Yes. jmsr is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is jmsr safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install jmsr with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can jmsr be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does jmsr run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to jmsr?
Jellyfin Media Player, Caddy, Universal Media Server, Plezy and Papercut SMTP. The alternatives page compares them.
