MediathekView for Linux

Access public German TV Mediatheken

Overview

MediathekView is a software designed for Linux users who want to access German public TV media libraries in one place.

It gathers content from several well-known German broadcasters like ARD, ZDF, Arte, 3Sat, SWR, BR, MDR, NDR, WDR, HR, RBB, as well as Austrian and Swiss stations like ORF and SRF.

This makes it easier to find and watch shows and movies without visiting multiple websites.

The app lets users search through all these public media libraries at once.

You can filter your searches to quickly find specific programs.

Once you find a video, you can watch it directly or download it for later viewing.

MediathekView also allows you to subscribe to certain shows.

When new episodes become available, the app can automatically download them for you, helping you stay up to date.

One important thing to note is that MediathekView relies on VLC player to watch videos.

You need to have the VLC flatpak installed on your Linux system for playback.

Without VLC, video viewing won’t work.

Also, the content is limited to German public broadcasters only, so you won’t find shows from commercial or international channels.

Overall, MediathekView is useful for Linux users interested in German public TV content.

It safely consolidates many video sources, supports downloading, and automates new episode updates.

This app suits tech-savvy users who want a straightforward way to access reliable German TV media libraries on Linux.

Pros

  • Searches multiple German public broadcasting media libraries in one app.
  • Supports filtering, viewing, and downloading of videos.
  • Allows subscriptions with automatic downloading of new episodes.

Cons

  • Requires VLC flatpak for viewing videos.
  • Limited to German public broadcasting content only.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0
Mobile friendly
No

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