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Finetic: A Fresh Way to Dive into Your Media

Hey there! So, I stumbled across something super cool the other day – a new Jellyfin client called Finetic. And I just *had* to share it with you. Seriously, if you’re into watching movies and shows, especially if you’re already using Jellyfin, you should definitely check this out.

It’s the brainchild of Ayaan, a 16-year-old developer from Toronto, and it’s seriously impressive. He’s built a Jellyfin client that’s not only sleek and modern, but packed with some really clever features. I reached out to him to learn more, and he was incredibly enthusiastic about the project.

What Exactly *Is* Finetic?

Okay, so Jellyfin is this awesome open-source platform for streaming your own media – think movies, TV shows, even music – directly from your computer or server. You’ve probably heard of it. Finetic is basically a *new* way to use Jellyfin. It’s the front-end – the part you actually *see* and interact with. Ayaan built it from scratch, focusing on making it super user-friendly and looking really good.

The Features That Stand Out

Let’s talk about what makes Finetic different. It’s not just a Jellyfin client; it’s designed to make your media experience smoother and more intuitive. Here are the highlights:

• The AI Navigator: This is probably the coolest thing. It’s like having a voice assistant that understands what you’re watching. You can just say things like, “Play Inception,” “Toggle dark mode,” or “What’s in my continue watching?” Seriously, it just *works*.
• Subtitle-Aware Scene Navigation: This is a total game-changer for those long movies. Let’s say you’re watching a film with amazing dialogue but a confusing plot. You can tell Finetic to “Skip to the argument scene” or “Go to the twist,” and it’ll actually jump to the right moment in the subtitles. It parses the subtitles and uses them to navigate your content. It’s brilliant.
• A Sleek, Modern Look: Ayaan’s built Finetic with React 19, Next.js 15, and Tailwind 4. This means it’s super fast, looks fantastic, and has smooth transitions using Framer Motion. It’s light and dark mode friendly, so you can adjust to your preference.
• Powerful Media Playback: Finetic supports direct playback, transcoded playback (for compatibility), chapters, subtitles, and keyboard shortcuts. It’s got all the essentials covered.
• Fully Open Source: The best part? Finetic is open source. You can self-host it, contribute to the project, or simply use it as your new Jellyfin frontend.

You can check out the live demo here: finetic-jf.vercel.app. And if you want to dig into the code, you can find the GitHub repository here: github.com/AyaanZaveri/finetic.

Why I Think You’ll Love It

Honestly, I was really impressed with Finetic. It feels like a thoughtfully designed product, and Ayaan’s clearly put a lot of effort into making it both powerful and easy to use. The AI navigator is seriously addictive – I’ve been using it to jump between scenes in my favorite shows. And the subtitle navigation is just… amazing.

If you’re already using Jellyfin, I highly recommend giving Finetic a try. And if you’re new to Jellyfin, it’s a great way to get started.

Ayaan would love to hear your feedback, so don’t hesitate to check out the GitHub repository and leave a comment. You can also support him with a coffee – it’s totally optional, but appreciated!