Seanime Guides

Guides

Select a guide to step through visual instructions for using Seanime on your device.

Desktop Local Library Setup

Set up Seanime with qBittorrent, MPV, library scanning, and transcoding on Windows and macOS

A comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough to get Seanime running on machine for managing your local library.

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Desktop Streaming Setup

Set up Seanime for torrent, Debrid, and online streaming on Windows and macOS

A walkthrough to set up Seanime purely for online streaming, torrent streaming, or Debrid (Real-Debrid, TorBox) streaming.

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Connect Tenji to Desktop Server

Use your PC's library on your mobile phone

Access your running desktop media server on your iOS or Android device. Ideal for home streaming or remote setups via Tailscale/VPN.

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Standalone Android Setup

Run the server directly on your Android phone

True mobile-only server and client on a single phone.

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Standalone iOS Setup

Sideload the background server on iPhone

True mobile-only server and client on a single phone.

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Nakama (Watch Together & Sharing)

Connect multiple Seanime instances, share libraries, and sync playback

An experimental feature that links multiple Seanime servers to stream media, share catalogs, or join watch parties.

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Troubleshooting & Bug Reporting

Find logs, diagnose errors, and write helpful bug reports

A simple guide to finding your logs, checking web errors, and reporting bugs so they get fixed fast.

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How does Seanime compare?

View the detailed feature comparison between Seanime and other media managers.

Docs

Learn more about Seanime and how to use it effectively.

Configuration

Server settings, config.toml options, and server password.

Local Anime Library

Library paths, scanning modes, and download management.

Scanner

How file matching works, naming conventions, and troubleshooting.

Anime Entry

Entry page features, metadata editing, and Super Update.

Auto Downloader

Automate episode downloads with rules and filters.

Built-in Player

Subtitle rendering, Anime4K, keyboard shortcuts, and PiP.

Streaming

Torrent, Debrid, and online streaming configuration.

Transcoding & Direct Play

FFmpeg setup, hardware acceleration, and codec support.

Offline Mode

Use Seanime without an internet connection.

Manga

Read chapters, download for offline mode.

Remote Access

Access Seanime from other devices via LAN or VPN.

UI Customization

Themes, layout options, and visual preferences.

Create Extensions

Create new extensions for Seanime.