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Instant session discovery
Automatically loads currently playing media from connected Plex and Jellyfin providers.
Self-hosted video clipping
Clip your personal media.
Self-hosted video clipping for Plex, Jellyfin, and local files. Trim the moment and export it in your browser.
Transcoded locally in your browser.
Cliparr editor
Focused editing
The shortest path from playback to shareable clip.
Cliparr keeps the workflow small: find the source, choose the range, export the clip.
Use Cliparr with Plex and Jellyfin, open local videos, tune export settings, and burn in supported subtitles without turning your home server into a render box.
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Open local videos
Open a local file or direct media URL before or after connecting a provider.
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Intuitive timeline editor
Familiar editing controls for choosing the exact clip range.
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Browser transcoding
Video export settings are powered by Mediabunny. GIFs are encoded with gifenc.
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Metadata included
Video exports can include season, episode, and timing metadata from your source.
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Subtitle burn-in
Burn in supported subtitles with customizable styling and local font support in Chromium.
Mobile PWA
A mobile workspace that feels installed.
Open Cliparr from a phone, install it to your home screen, and keep a focused clipping workspace close to the media you are already watching.
Home screen ready
Manifest icons, shortcuts, and standalone display support make the app feel at home outside the browser chrome.
Touch-first controls
Source selection, playback, and export flows stay reachable on a small screen without losing the desktop workflow.
Ready when you come back
Cliparr keeps the main interface quick to reopen, then refreshes your media sessions and source details live.
Self-hosted quick start
Run Cliparr with one Docker command.
Self-host Cliparr in Docker, keep your sources connected, and make clips whenever something worth saving is playing.
docker run -d \
--name cliparr \
-p 7171:7171 \
-e APP_KEY="your-32-char-stable-random-secret" \
-v cliparr-data:/data \
ghcr.io/techsquidtv/cliparr:latestdocker run -d `
--name cliparr `
-p 7171:7171 `
-e APP_KEY="your-32-char-stable-random-secret" `
-v cliparr-data:/data `
ghcr.io/techsquidtv/cliparr:latestSources
Plex, Jellyfin, and local files.
Connect a server source for active playback discovery, or open a video directly from your device when you just need a local clip.
Plex
Connect your Plex account, choose a server, and clip from active playback sessions.
Jellyfin
Connect your Jellyfin server with an administrator account and clip from active sessions across your library.
Questions
Cliparr basics.
A few quick answers about self-hosting, provider support, browser exports, and where Cliparr Convert fits.
Where does Cliparr process video?
Cliparr processes video in the browser. Local files are read directly by the browser; Plex, Jellyfin, and direct media URL sources can route through your self-hosted Cliparr server's media proxy so the browser can preview and export them.
What does the Cliparr server do?
The server handles media server authentication, encrypted provider records, active playback discovery, and proxy work for media routes. It helps the browser reach authenticated sources, while editing and export processing run in the browser.
Does Cliparr use FFmpeg?
No. Cliparr does not shell out to FFmpeg for exports. Video export uses browser media APIs through Mediabunny, while GIF export uses the @techsquidtv/gifenc package in the browser.
Does Cliparr work with Plex and Jellyfin?
Yes. Cliparr can connect to Plex and Jellyfin providers, discover active playback sessions, open the current media, and start clipping from the playback position.
When should I use Cliparr Convert instead?
Use Cliparr Convert when you only need whole-file conversion without self-hosting. The hosted converter runs in your browser and is separate from the full Cliparr app for Plex, Jellyfin, local sources, and timeline clipping.