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ChannelOS

ChannelOS

ChannelOS is a local-first Windows TV system that turns your existing media into programmable channels, complete with schedules, a live TV guide, and on‑demand playback—all without cloud services or accounts.

Key features

  • Local-first architecture with no cloud
  • Programmable channel creation from existing media
  • Live TV guide with scheduling
  • On-demand playback and channel switching
  • Couch-friendly Windows interface

Best for

Best for

  • home media enthusiasts
  • small business owners
  • tech hobbyists

Not ideal for

  • enterprise teams needing centralized cloud management
  • non-technical users who prefer ready‑made streaming services
Other Open Source Windows Github Launched 3 weeks ago

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Frequently asked questions

ChannelOS scans your local folders and automatically indexes all supported video files, allowing you to create channels and schedule shows directly from your existing collection.
ChannelOS is designed for Windows only at this time, so it does not run natively on macOS or Linux.
Yes, ChannelOS is free and open source under the MPL‑2.0 license, and the current alpha is available for download without any cost.

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