Transcode Notifier is an Emby Server plugin that detects when a user's playback session is transcoding and sends a toast notification to the user’s client. It helps raise awareness of transcoding events, which can impact playback quality and server performance.
- Detects active transcoding sessions on your Emby Server.
- Sends customizable toast notifications to users when transcoding starts.
- Limits notifications to a configurable maximum number per video playback.
- Supports excluding specific users from receiving notifications.
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Build or download
- Build the plugin DLL from the source code.
- Or download a compiled release (if available).
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Copy files
- Copy the plugin folder (containing the
DLL) into your Emby Server plugin directory:- Windows:
%AppData%\Emby-Server\plugins - Linux:
/var/lib/emby/plugins(or similar)
- Windows:
- Copy the plugin folder (containing the
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Restart Emby Server
- Restart once to load the new plugin.
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Verify installation
- Open the Emby Dashboard > Plugins and confirm "Transcode Notifier" is listed.
Configure the plugin under Dashboard > Plugins > Transcode Notifier. All changes take effect immediately without restarting the server.
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Message Text | Text shown in the toast notification when transcoding starts. | "This video is being transcoded." |
| Max Notifications | Maximum notifications per video playback. | 1 |
| Excluded User Names | Comma-separated list of usernames to exclude from notifications. | (empty) |
Do with it what you will, change it in any way you want but keep it open source!
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