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Getting Started

New to Cinephage? Follow these steps to get up and running.

Quick Start

  1. Installation — Get Cinephage running with Docker
  2. Initial Setup — Configure TMDB API, download clients, and root folders
  3. Adding Media — Add your first movie or TV show

What's Next?

New to Self-Hosting?

Cinephage is a self-hosted application that runs in Docker. You'll need:

  • A machine to run it on (NAS, server, or computer)
  • Docker installed
  • A TMDB API key (free)

Don't worry — the installation guide walks you through everything.