JellyGlance documentation

Learn how to install JellyGlance, connect Jellyfin or Emby, and manage your media stack. JellyGlance runs alongside the media server and brings sessions, users, requests, downloads, and server health into one dashboard.

Live documentation ↗ JellyGlance website ↗ Application repo ↗ Documentation repo ↗

Docker

Jellyfin

Emby

PostgreSQL

Sonarr

Radarr

Nginx

Homarr

Discord

Get started

If this is your first installation, follow these steps:

1. Install JellyGlance with Docker Compose and configure your database and application secrets.
2. Complete first setup to connect Jellyfin or Emby, choose a login method, and run the initial sync.
3. Connect integrations for requests, downloads, calendars, and notifications.

Before you begin

You need a running Jellyfin or Emby server, an API key for that server, and Docker with Compose v2. PostgreSQL is included in the example Compose stack.

Installation and configuration

InstallationRequirements, Docker setup, and the first-run wizard

DockerEnvironment values, persistent storage, and updates

UGREEN NASFollow Marius Hosting’s UGREEN guide

Synology NASFollow Marius Hosting’s Synology guide

Unraid and TrueNASCommunity Apps on Unraid, and Compose on TrueNAS

Reverse proxyHTTPS with Nginx Proxy Manager, Caddy, Nginx, or Traefik

Configuration referenceEnvironment variables, defaults, and first-run bootstrap

AuthenticationLocal accounts, Quick Connect, Emby sign-in, OIDC, and roles

IntegrationsJellyfin or Emby, Seerr, Arr apps, downloads, and notifications

Using JellyGlance

Dashboard and kioskAnnotated dashboard, layouts, themes, and wall displays

NotificationsDiscord, Gotify, ntfy, Telegram, and Pushover

ScreenshotsSetup screens, dashboard pages, and settings

Homepage and Homarr widgetsAPI tokens, endpoints, and downloadable widget files

Backup and restoreExports, retention, recovery, and moving servers

Updates and recoveryStable and beta channels, update checks, and recovery

Background tasksWhat each task does, and how to read a failure

API cookbookRead-only requests and example JSON responses

ArchitectureHow the web app, API, database, and integrations fit

Troubleshooting

Use the troubleshooting hub for step-by-step diagnosis and log collection.

The frequently asked questions cover common installation and connection problems:

• Jellyfin or Emby URL or API key will not validate
• First sync is stuck or the dashboard looks empty
• Requests, Downloads, or Invites are missing
• Homepage or Homarr returns 403
• Reverse proxy configuration

For further help, ask in Discord or open an issue on GitHub.

Documentation correction or suggestion? Open a documentation issue.