MPV Shim is a simple and lightweight Plex client, with support for Windows and Linux. Think of it
as an open source Chromecast for Plex. You can cast almost anything from Plex and it will Direct
Play. Subtitles are fully supported, and there are tools to manage them like no other Plex client.
Publisher’s description
What is Plex MPV Shim?
Plex MPV Shim by Ian Walton is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (iwalton3/plex-mpv-shim) has 412 stars. Similar programs include Caddy, Universal Media Server and Plex.
Project description on GitHub: “Cast media from Plex Mobile and Web apps to MPV. (Unofficial)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Plex MPV Shim is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Plex MPV Shim 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:
E079ED8301CDB2286FC445DEBAA93850EBFFEB44A039A3BE7056EA896C9EB548· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the iwalton3/plex-mpv-shim repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Actively maintained0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11.0Latest | February 15, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim -escoop install extras/plex-mpv-shimplex-mpv-shim_1.11.0_installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ian Walton
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/iwalton3/plex-mpv-shim
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.11.0
- Released
- February 15, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 26, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 412
- GitHub forks
- 35
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- iwalton3.plex-mpv-shim
- Scoop package
- extras/plex-mpv-shim
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plex MPV Shim free?
Yes. Plex MPV Shim is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Plex MPV Shim 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 Plex MPV Shim 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 Plex MPV Shim be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Plex MPV Shim 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 Plex MPV Shim?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Plex, Jellyfin Media Player and Papercut SMTP. The alternatives page compares them.
