Features

Everything for a local cinematic shelf.

LocalStream focuses on the daily work of making personal video folders easier to browse, organise, resume, and maintain.

LocalStream
LocalStream video preview screen showing a scenic backdrop, playback actions, tags, playlists, and cover art controls.

Real app shape

Dashboard first, library second, player always close.

The screenshots show the current desktop app: Library Status, System Overview, Organisation summaries, search tools, filters, video cards, progress, and hover-preview affordances.

Available

Cinematic library

Browse generated thumbnails, cover artwork, landscape previews, and rows for continue watching.

Available

Multiple folders

Connect personal folders and drives without moving your video files into a new structure.

Available

Search and filters

Find clips by title, tag, favourite state, watch status, or folder context.

Available

Personal organisation

Use tags, playlists, favourites, custom titles, and custom cover art to shape your library.

Available

Library health

Keep track of disconnected drives, missing files, and items that need attention.

Available

Backup and restore

Export local organisation data and restore it when changing devices or reinstalling.

Planned

Signed release channel

Installer signing, official distribution links, and checksum publishing are controlled release items.

Planned

Enhanced thumbnail pipeline

FFmpeg-assisted thumbnails and larger-library performance improvements are product hardening items.

Planned

Desktop permission depth

Stronger persistent folder access is part of the desktop-focused roadmap.