I've always felt like the whole docker/jellyfin/plex/loads-of-other-apps stuff is way too overboard just to do a bit of pirating, so I usually just hop on one of the movie/show or anime streaming sites with uBlock Origin installed and watch that way.

Currently I'm looking at what I can setup in the living room, and was thinking of just using an old PC with a wireless keyboard. I would like to use a media center type interface, but I've never actually used Kodi before. Would I be able to just use Kodi to stream from those kinds of services?

Searches so far show that everyone apparently uses Kodi with something called Real Debrid, which I have zero interest in.

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[–] AnimalsDream@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I think you're exaggerating about those sites. With an adblocker turned on they're generally totally fine, and often a nicer viewing experience than some of the big streaming services - especially YouTube.

I actually wouldn't mind playing directly from those sites in fact. My biggest priority is having a convenient home screen or desktop on the TV, and providing easy one-click access to those services to make it easy to use if I have guests over or something.

[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 4 points 3 days ago

That makes sense. I'm just not sure how to make that a clean experience, beyond acquiring files and setting up my own server.