Getting a TMDB API Key
- Create a free account at TMDB
- Go to Settings → API
- Request an API key (choose "Developer" option)
- Copy the API Key (v3 auth)
- Paste into plugin settings
Setup
- Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Jellyfin Enhanced
- Navigate to Elsewhere Settings tab
- Check "Enable Elsewhere"
- Enter your TMDB API Key
- Select your Default Region (e.g., US, GB, DE)
- Optional: Configure default and ignored providers
- Click Save
Configuration Options
Default Region
Select the primary region for streaming availability checks. Empty defaults to US.
View full list: Available Regions
Examples:
- US - United States
- GB - United Kingdom
- DE - Germany
- FR - France
- ES - Spain
- IT - Italy
Default Providers
Comma-separated list of streaming provider names to show by default. Leave blank to show all.
View full list: Available Providers
Example:
Common Provider Names: - Netflix - Amazon Prime Video - Disney Plus - HBO Max - Hulu - Crunchyroll
Ignore Providers
Comma-separated list of provider names to hide from results. Supports regex patterns for advanced filtering.
View full list: Available Providers
Examples:
Basic (exact names):
With regex (hide all "with Ads" providers):
Multiple patterns:
Use Cases: - Hide providers you don't have access to / or have access to - Filter out ad-supported tiers - Remove free streaming options - Exclude rental/purchase-only services
Custom Branding
Custom Branding Text: - Replace "Jellyfin Elsewhere" with your own text - Leave empty to use default
Custom Branding Image URL: - Replace the Elsewhere logo with your own image - Provide full URL to image file - Leave empty to use default logo
Usage
On Item Detail Pages
- Open any movie or TV show detail page
- Scroll to the "Jellyfin Elsewhere" section
- View available streaming options
Information Displayed
- Provider icons - Visual logos of streaming services where content is available
- Provider names - Name of each streaming service
- Multi-region support - Shows availability across your selected regions
Troubleshooting
Elsewhere Not Showing
Check Configuration: 1. Verify TMDB API key is correct 2. Ensure "Enable Elsewhere" is checked 3. Confirm item has TMDB metadata 4. Check browser console for errors
TMDB API Access: - TMDB API may be blocked in some regions - Use VPN if needed - Check Jellyseerr troubleshooting for TMDB access issues
No Providers Showing
Possible Causes: - Item not available in selected region - All providers in ignore list - TMDB data not available for item - API rate limit reached
Solutions: - Try different region - Check ignore providers list - Verify item has TMDB ID - Wait and try again later
Integration with Jellyseerr
Elsewhere can be displayed on Jellyseerr discovery pages.
Enable: 1. Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Jellyfin Enhanced 2. Navigate to Jellyseerr Settings tab 3. Check "Show Elsewhere on Jellyseerr" 4. Click Save
Features: - Shows streaming availability on Jellyseerr cards - Same provider information as item pages - Helps decide what to request
Privacy & Data
What Data is Sent: - TMDB ID of the item - Selected region code - API key (securely transmitted)
What Data is NOT Sent: - Your Jellyfin library contents - Personal information - Viewing history
Data Source: - All provider data comes from TMDB - Updated regularly by TMDB community - Accuracy depends on TMDB data quality
Limitations
- Availability data depends on TMDB accuracy
- Some regions have limited provider data
- Provider availability changes frequently
- Requires internet connection
Support
If you encounter issues:
- Check FAQ for common solutions
- Verify TMDB API key is valid
- Check browser console for errors
- Report issues on GitHub