Overview
APERTÚRE is a clean, modern Jellyfin client built with Next.js — designed for speed, simplicity, and elegance.
It builds upon the solid foundation of Finetic while introducing extended functionality and removing unnecessary complexity.
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Special Thanks to @AyaanZaveri, this is based on his work on finetic, but I am building it upon my personal preferences.
🔹 Hero Features
Rich Media Experience – Native support for Video Backdrops, Theme Songs, and Trickplay thumbnails.
Smart Connectivity – Quick Connect login support and intelligent Direct Play/Transcoding selection.
Advanced Library Support – Integrated support for Collections (Box Sets) and Live TV (WIP).
Theming – Multiple theme variations including "Cinematic Theatre Black".
Redesigned Playback Engine – A seamless, rebuilt playback subsystem aligned with Jellyfin best practices for reliable and smooth streaming.
Hero Media Bar – A new, visually striking "Hero" section at the top of the interface to showcase your highlighted content.
Smart Episodic Features – Native support for Intro and Outro skipping to make binge-watching effortless (requires the Intro Skipper plugin on your server).
Mini Player – Keep watching your content while browsing the rest of your library with the new Picture-in-Picture mode.
Better Connectivity – Added Local Network Discovery and saved server preferences to make connecting (and staying connected) easier. Note: Removed this due to inaccuracy
Refined Startup – A proper Splash Screen now handles initialization, ensuring the app launches smoothly and efficiently every time.
Seerr Integration - Built-in support to integrate Jellyseerr or Overseerr, Once connected, requests can be made directly on the discover page or using the existing search component.
🧠 Built With:
Frontend: Next.js, TypeScript
Styling: Tailwind v4, shadcn/ui, Framer Motion
State Management: Jotai
Media Backend: Jellyfin Server API, Seerr OpenAPI
