I'd love to see it take off as well. I primarily used Apollo for reddit. I hate the reddit app, I do not need advertisements and religious "he gets us" bullshit pushed on me every time I want to look and make sure nobody is having problems with my addon. I won't be on reddit near as much. I'm stuck checking it from my pc only and that's not often.
Let me start by saying I hope you enjoy this stuff. Some of these can be a bit much to setup. I personally love this stuff so for me although it can be challenging it's fun.
I started out by installing OMV 6 - Open Media Vault. https://www.addictedtotech.net/how-to-install-openmediavault-6-on-a-raspberry-pi-4/
That's your starting point. From there you can install "Portainer" from the OMV extras. Portainer is where you will put all your docker containers.
Here's another script you can use to install several of these if you want to do it without OMV or docker.
there's not really a way around that currently. I could try to implement some type of sorting system for language but it would still be dependent upon the actual file name. We cannot detect language packs or subtitles that are encoded with Kodi unfortunately. I did put in a feature request for Kodi 21 to give us more information on encoded subtitles, but there hasn't been any traction on it.
I was able to get over the majority of the style issues on Lemmy by adding the extension Stylus and installing this theme. https://userstyles.world/style/10440/rediggit-for-lemmy
Hopefully that helps some that want the old.reddit look.
You can avoid a lot of the Russian audio and such by setting a default language in your actual Kodi settings.
Kodi > Settings > Player > Language > Perferred Audio Language
Kodi > Settings > Player > Language > Preferred Subtitle Language
That small setting change will make a huge difference for the amount of foreign language titles you get.
One suggestion might be to load a Debian build on it and use it for docker containers. With docker containers you can do so many different things. I have a PI 4 and it does all of the following:
PiHole - For blocking ads. (Everyone should have one of these)
OpenMediaVault - For NAS
Portainers - For loading docker containers
Radarr - Downloading Movies
Sonarr - Downloading TV Shows
Tautulli - Monitors my plex server
Overseer - Allows members of my plex share to request content.
NZBGET and Real-Debrid Torrent Downloader Clients - For downloading content from usenet or real-debrid.
I have one Pi4 running all of these as docker containers. Have fun!
Add-ons: Alfa
Alfa
Alfa is a Kodi Spanish video add-on located in the Alfa Repository. It has sections for movies, TV Shows, Anime, Documentaries, Direct, Downloads, and more. It is one of the best spanish addons for kodi, though its very different than your average Exodus fork. Current Version: 3.7.13 Instructions for adding this repo: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://a4k.redditreaper.tech/addons/ (Give it the name "A4K Extra Repos"). Go to "Addons" In Addons, install an addon from zip. When it asks for the location, select "A4K Extra Repos", and install repository.alfa-addon-*.zip Go back to Addons install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "Alfa repo" Go into the "Video add-ons" section in the repo, and you'll find the Alfa addon Be sure to Authenticate your Debrid Providers, it's a bit tricky though, you need to turn it on in settings and its menu based settings first and then look for a link and it should prompt you to authenticate RD in Alfa. Once it does you should be good to go. Be careful as this addon has p2p torrent functionality with no easy way to turn it off.
Add-on: AutoWidget
AutoWidget
AutoWidget is a program add-on, used to create widgets with randomly cycling content and extra "submenu"-style shortcut widgets. Current Version: 3.7.0 Steps to install: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source". The path for the source is "https://drinfernoo.github.io/" (Give it the name "drinfernoo"). Go to "Add-ons", and choose "Install from zip". a. For AutoWidget's Stable repo, install repository.autowidget-.zip b. For AutoWidget's Dev repo (for testing purposes only), install repository.autowidget.dev-.zip Return to "Add-ons", and choose "Install from repository". Choose the repository you installed (AutoWidget Stable Repository or AutoWidget Dev Repository), and install AutoWidget from Program Add-ons. For more information, check out: https://www.github.com/drinfernoo/plugin.program.autowidget/ To report bugs or request features: https://www.github.com/drinfernoo/plugin.program.autowidget/issues/ The official Kodi forum has a release thread as well: https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=352934 There is also an official support channel at our subreddit Discord: https://discord.gg/upbQwMM
Add-on: TheMovieDb Helper
TheMovieDb Helper
TheMovieDb Helper is a new add-on from jurialmunkey, which allows browsing various lists, includes fun random lists, Trakt integration and management, library syncing, and more! It essentially combines the features of OpenMeta and OpenInfo into one great add-on! Current Version: 5.0.30 Instructions for adding this repo: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://jurialmunkey.github.io/repository.jurialmunkey/ (Give it the name "Jurialmunkey's Repo"). Go to "Add-ons" In Add-ons, install an add-on from zip. When it asks for the location, select "Jurialmunkey's Repo", and install repository.jurialmunkey-*.zip Go back to Add-ons install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "jurialmunkey Repository" Go into the "Video add-ons" section in the repo, and you'll find TheMovieDb Helper. You'll also need to add players in settings, by choosing TheMovieDb Helper -> Settings -> Players -> Update players from URL, and entering the URL: http://bit.ly/tmdbplayers This add-on is also contained inside the official Kodi repository, and is considered a legit add-on. Please refrain from mentioning third-party or piracy-related add-ons on GitHub or the official forums.
Add-on: a4kSubtitles
a4kSubtitles
Subtitle addon for KODI with support for multiple subtitle services: OpenSubtitles, BSPlayer, Podnadpisi.NET, SubDB, Subscene and Addic7ed. Current Version: 3.3.0 Instructions for adding this repo and addon: Go to the Kodi File manager Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://a4k-openproject.github.io/ (Give it the name "A4K Repo") Go to "Addons" Select "Install from zip file" When it asks for the location, select "A4K Repo", and install repository.addons4kodi-*.zip Go back to Addons, install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "A4KSubtitles Repository" Install A4kSubtitles Addon NOTE: For add-on developers, this subtitle add-on should support grabbing subtitles for any add-on that fills VideoPlayer.IMDBNumber, as it uses the IMDb ID for lookup.
Add-on: The Crew
THE CREW
An Exodus fork, with lots of sections for niche content. They have sections for sports, standup, adult content, and even live TV streams! Current Version: 1.1.9 Instructions for adding this repo: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source" The path for the source is http://team-crew.github.io/ (Give it the name "the-crew"). Go to "Addons" In Addons, install an addon from zip. When it asks for the location, select "the-crew", and install repository.thecrew-*.zip Go back to Addons install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select "THE CREW" Go into the "Video add-ons" section in the repo, and you'll find the THE CREW add-on Be sure to Authenticate your Debrid Providers if you have RD or PM in ResolveURL. Their official support channel is on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/MbCgH0kbQ5NqkeIm7JaCZg
Add-on: Scrubs V2
Scrubs v2
Best addon for free links to movies and tv shows created by: Jewbmx Current Version: 5.0.32 Instructions for adding this repo and addon: Go to the Kodi File manager Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://jewbmx.github.io/ (Give it the name "Jew Repo") Go to "Addons" Select "Install from zip file" When it asks for the location, select "Jew Repo", and install repository.jewrepo-*.zip Go back to Addons, install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "Jew Repository" Go to Video Addons Install Scrubs v2 Addon
Try Scrubs V2 for free links. Fen, Seren, or Umbrella for links from debrid providers. I'm making posts to cover top addons in this community now. Look for scrubs v2.
Add-on: Umbrella
Umbrella
This addon started as a Venom fork. This is an addon that specializes in cached torrents, Easynews(web) account access, and also can use Orion scrapers. Main scrapers used are called CocoScrapers. Plex and Google Drive are also supported. Created by: Umbrella Current Version: 6.6.23 Instructions for adding this repo: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://umbrellaplug.github.io/ (Give it the name "Umbrella Repo"). Go to "Addons" In Addons, install an addon from zip. When it asks for the location, select "Umbrella repo", and install repository.umbrella-*.zip Go back to Addons install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "Umbrella repo" Go into the "Video add-ons" section in the repo, and you'll find the Umbrella addon Be sure to Authenticate your EasyNews and Debrid Providers if you have RD or PM
Add-on: Fen
FEN
This is an addon that specializes in Furk and Easynews(web) account access but offers external providers if you would like regular hosters as well. Created by: Tikipeter Current Version: 3.1.16 Instructions for adding this repo: Go to the Kodi file manager. Click on "Add source" The path for the source is https://tikipeter.github.io (Give it the name "TikiPeter"). Go to "Addons" In Addons, install an addon from zip. When it asks for the location, select "TikiPeter", and install repository.tikipeter-*.zip Go back to Addons install, but this time, select "Install from repository" Select the "Tikipeter repo" Go into the "Video add-ons" section in the repo, and you'll find the Fen addon Be sure to Authenticate your EasyNews and Debrid Providers if you have RD or PM
Add-on: Seren
Seren
An addon created by Nix, it works with Premiumize and Real-Debrid to stream torrents with the appropriate provider package instantly, and behaves similarly to Netflix, with autoplay and Next up Dialogs. With source select / Resolver / Next up Dialog and more all theme-able
Warning: This add-on DOES NOT work without either Premiumize, Real-Debrid, or All-Debrid (and only works with the paid premium versions of either service), and the "Smart Play Settings" (Up Next, Auto Playlist Creation, Auto Episode Resume, and Pre-emptive Scraping) DO NOT work without an authorized Trakt account.
Current Version Seren : 2.2.4 SETUP Add https://nixgates.github.io/packages/ to your Kodi File Manager Sources, call it something like "Nix's Repo" Go to Add-on browser and Install from Zip File, go to "Nix's Repo", and install "nixgates.repository.zip " After it finishes installing, go to Install from repository>Nixgates Repo>Video Add-on's>and install Seren Once you get the notification that Seren installed successfully go back to the home screen Open Seren, go to tools, Open Settings Menu Go to Accounts and authenticate Trakt and your debrid providers: PM, RD, and/or AllDebrid Go to Providers, Manage Provider Packages, and Install Package. Type in https://bit.ly/a4kScrapers A prompt will come up asking if you'd like to install the scrapers, Press "Install", then Press Okay after successful install Adjust your settings how you like with filters and such and you're ready to go! :)
Kinda Optional Install Context menu addon. Follow instructions above but where you picked Nixgates repo and then video addons . this time go Nixgates Repo > context menu addons . This will give you much more options when you pull up context menu on Seren Items.
OPTIONAL Themes
(you must be using the skin that the theme is made for )
Arctic Zephyr 2 users = https://github.com/drinfernoo/seren.theme.az2
AuraMod users = https://github.com/SerpentDrago/SerenTheme-SerenMod-Full
Arctic Horizon users = https://github.com/drinfernoo/seren.theme.ah