Dispatcharr (pronounced like "dispatcher") is an open-source powerhouse for managing IPTV streams, EPG data, and VOD content with elegance and control.
Born from necessity and built with passion, it started as a personal project by OkinawaBoss and evolved with contributions from legends like dekzter, SergeantPanda and Bucatini.
Think of Dispatcharr as the *arr family's IPTV cousin — simple, smart, and designed for streamers who want reliability and flexibility.
Dispatcharr empowers you with complete IPTV control. Here are some real-world scenarios:
💡 Consolidate Multiple IPTV Sources
Combine streams from multiple providers into a single interface. Manage, filter, and organize thousands of channels with ease.
📺 Integrate with Media Centers
Use HDHomeRun emulation to add virtual tuners to Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin. They'll discover Dispatcharr as a live TV source and can record programs directly to their own DVR libraries.
📡 Create a Personal TV Ecosystem
Merge live TV channels with custom EPG guides. Generate XMLTV schedules or use auto-matching to align channels with existing program data. Export as M3U, Xtream Codes API, or HDHomeRun device.
🔧 Transcode & Optimize Streams
Configure output profiles with FFmpeg transcoding to optimize streams for different clients (reduce bandwidth, standardize formats, or add audio normalization).
🔐 Centralize VPN Access
Run Dispatcharr through a VPN container (like Gluetun) so all streams route through a single VPN connection. Your clients access geo-blocked content without needing individual VPNs, reducing bandwidth overhead and simplifying network management.
🚀 Monitor & Manage in Real-Time
Track active streams, client connections, and bandwidth usage with live statistics. Monitor buffering events and stream quality. Automatic failover keeps viewers connected when streams fail—seamlessly switching to backup sources without interruption.
👥 Share Access Safely
Create multiple user accounts with granular permissions. Share streams via M3U playlists or Xtream Codes API while controlling which users access which channels, profiles, or features. Network-based access restrictions available for additional security.
🔌 Extend with Plugins
Build custom integrations using Dispatcharr's robust plugin system. Automate tasks, connect to external services, or add entirely new workflows.
✅ Stream Proxy & Relay — Intercept and proxy IPTV streams with real-time client management
✅ M3U & Xtream Codes — Import, filter, and organize playlists with multiple backend support
✅ EPG Matching & Generation — Auto-match EPG to channels or generate custom TV guides
✅ Video on Demand — Stream movies and TV series with rich metadata and IMDB/TMDB integration
✅ Multi-Format Output — Export as M3U, XMLTV EPG, Xtream Codes API, or HDHomeRun device
✅ Real-Time Monitoring — Live connection stats, bandwidth tracking, and automatic failover
✅ Stream Profiles — Configure how Dispatcharr connects to backend streams (VLC, FFmpeg, Streamlink, or custom commands)
✅ Output Profiles — Transcode what stream profiles deliver before it reaches the client (e.g. AC3 for media servers, AAC for browsers) with fMP4 or MPEG-TS container selection
✅ Multi-User & Access Control — Granular permissions and network-based access restrictions
✅ Plugin System — Extend functionality with custom plugins for automation and integrations
✅ Fully Self-Hosted — Total control, no third-party dependencies
- General help? Visit Dispatcharr Docs
- Community support? Join our Discord
docker pull ghcr.io/dispatcharr/dispatcharr:latest
docker run -d \
-p 9191:9191 \
--name dispatcharr \
-v dispatcharr_data:/data \
ghcr.io/dispatcharr/dispatcharr:latestCustomize ports and volumes to fit your setup.
| Use Case | File | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All-in-One Deployment | docker-compose.aio.yml | ⭐ Recommended! A simple, all-in-one solution — everything runs in a single container for quick setup. |
| Modular Deployment | docker-compose.yml | Separate containers for Dispatcharr, Celery, Redis, and Postgres — perfect if you want more granular control. |
| Development Environment | docker-compose.dev.yml | Developer-friendly setup with pre-configured ports and settings for contributing and testing. |
⚠️ Warning: Not officially supported — but if you're here, you know what you're doing!
If you are running a Debian-based OS, use the debian_install.sh script. For other OS, contribute a script and we’ll add it!
We welcome PRs, issues, ideas, and suggestions!
- Prior to contributing, please read the CONTRIBUTING.md
Whether it's writing docs, squashing bugs, or building new features, your contribution matters! 🙋
- 📖 Documentation:Dispatcharr Docs
Upcoming Features (in no particular order):
- 🎬 VOD Management Enhancements — Granular metadata control and cleanup of unwanted VOD content
- 📁 Media Library — Import local files and serve them over XC API
- 👥 Enhanced User Management — Customizable XC API output per user account
- 🔌 Fallback Videos — Automatic fallback content when channels are unavailable
A huge thank you to all the incredible open-source projects and libraries that power Dispatcharr. We stand on the shoulders of giants!
Have a question? Want to suggest a feature? Just want to say hi?
➡️ Open an issue or reach out on Discord.
Open Collective provides a transparent way for anyone who finds value in Dispatcharr to support things like: • Infrastructure costs (Domains, Servers, etc.) • Apple Developer Program and Google Play Developer accounts • Helping contributors dedicate more time to improving the project
Support is completely optional, and Dispatcharr will always remain free and open-source.
Dispatcharr is licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0: For full license details, see LICENSE.
Dispatcharr is a trademark of the Dispatcharr project. Use of the Dispatcharr name or logo requires permission from the maintainers.