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Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

Getting a TMDB API Key

  1. Create a free account at TMDB
  2. Go to Settings → API
  3. Request an API key (choose "Developer" option)
  4. Copy the API Key (v3 auth)
  5. Paste into plugin settings

Setup

  1. Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Jellyfin Enhanced
  2. Navigate to Elsewhere Settings tab
  3. Check "Enable Elsewhere"
  4. Enter your TMDB API Key
  5. Select your Default Region (e.g., US, GB, DE)
  6. Optional: Configure default and ignored providers
  7. 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: 

Netflix,Hulu,Disney Plus

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): 

Apple TV,Google Play Movies

With regex (hide all "with Ads" providers): 

.*with Ads

Multiple patterns: 

.*with Ads,.*Free,Vudu

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

  1. Open any movie or TV show detail page
  2. Scroll to the "Jellyfin Elsewhere" section
  3. 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 Seerr 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 Seerr

Elsewhere can be displayed on Seerr discovery pages.

Enable:

  1. Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Jellyfin Enhanced
  2. Navigate to Seerr Settings tab
  3. Check "Show Elsewhere on Seerr"
  4. Click Save

Features:

  • Shows streaming availability on Seerr 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:

  1. Check FAQ for common solutions
  2. Verify TMDB API key is valid
  3. Check browser console for errors
  4. Report issues on GitHub