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Stremio Setup Guide - Complete Tutorial & Documentation

Credits & Acknowledgments

About This Documentation

This documentation project was created to provide comprehensive, beginner-friendly guidance for Stremio users. It represents a community effort to make streaming media more accessible and understandable.

Primary Sources

🐐 The GOAT: Viren’s Stremio Guide

Tip

THE definitive Stremio resource! Before diving into this documentation, we highly recommend checking out Viren’s Stremio Guide - it’s simply the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) when it comes to comprehensive, practical Stremio documentation. This guide is an absolute masterpiece that has helped countless users get the most out of Stremio.

👉 Visit Viren’s Guide - You won’t regret it!

Major Inspiration & Technical Reference

  • Viren070/AIOStreams - A huge shoutout to Viren070 for creating AIOStreams and providing invaluable insights into the Stremio ecosystem. This project has been instrumental in understanding streaming workflows, add-on architecture, and best practices. Much of the technical knowledge in this documentation draws inspiration from Viren’s excellent work.

Official Stremio Resources

Community Resources

Technical Documentation

  • Stremio Add-on SDK - Official add-on development documentation
  • Cinemeta - Metadata cataloging system documentation
  • Developer blogs and technical articles - Various technical insights from the Stremio development team

Information Sources

The content in this documentation was synthesized from:

  1. Official Documentation: Stremio’s official guides, API documentation, and help resources
  2. Community Knowledge: Insights from experienced users shared in forums, Reddit, and Discord
  3. Technical Analysis: Understanding of streaming protocols, metadata systems, and application architecture
  4. Legal Resources: General information about copyright law, streaming regulations, and digital rights (users should consult legal professionals for specific advice)
  5. Privacy & Security Best Practices: Industry-standard guidance on VPNs, privacy tools, and secure computing
Note

Accuracy Note: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this is an independent community documentation project. For the most authoritative and up-to-date information, always refer to official Stremio resources.

Technology Stack

This documentation website was built with:

  • Astro - Modern static site generator
  • Starlight - Documentation theme for Astro
  • MDX - Markdown with component support
  • TypeScript - Type-safe development

Contributors

Documentation Author

This documentation was vibecoded using AI assistance (GitHub Copilot) at the request of the repository owner, designed to provide comprehensive, accessible guidance for Stremio users.

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What is Vibecoding? This entire website was created through natural conversation with an AI coding assistant - transforming ideas and requirements into a fully functional documentation site through the power of AI-assisted development!

Repository Maintainer

Community Contributors

We welcome contributions from the community! If you’d like to improve this documentation:

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Make your changes
  3. Submit a pull request

See the README.md for contribution guidelines.

Legal & Ethical Framework

The legal and safety guidance in this documentation is based on:

  • General principles of copyright law and digital rights
  • Common streaming regulations across various jurisdictions
  • Industry-standard privacy and security practices
  • Community-established best practices for responsible streaming
Legal & Safety Notice

Legal Disclaimer: This documentation provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws regarding streaming, copyright, and digital content vary significantly by jurisdiction. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with laws applicable in their location. Consult a qualified legal professional for specific legal guidance.

Trademark Notice

  • Stremio is a trademark of Smart Code OOD
  • This is an independent documentation project and is not officially endorsed by or affiliated with Stremio or Smart Code OOD
  • All product names, logos, and brands mentioned are property of their respective owners

Accuracy & Updates

This documentation reflects information available as of December 2025. As Stremio continues to evolve:

  • Features may change
  • New add-ons may be released
  • Installation procedures may be updated
  • Legal frameworks may shift

We strive to keep this documentation current, but always cross-reference with official Stremio sources for the latest information.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to:

  • 🐐 Viren070 - The GOAT! Creator of AIOStreams and the definitive Stremio Guide. This documentation wouldn’t exist without the foundation and inspiration provided by Viren’s exceptional work. Seriously, go check out their guide - it’s legendary!
  • The Stremio development team for creating an excellent open-source media center
  • The Stremio community for sharing knowledge, troubleshooting tips, and best practices
  • Add-on developers who contribute to the Stremio ecosystem
  • Open-source contributors who make tools like Astro and Starlight possible

Feedback & Corrections

Found an error? Have a suggestion? We welcome feedback:

  • Open an issue on GitHub
  • Submit a pull request with corrections
  • Contact the repository maintainer

License

This documentation is provided under the MIT License (see repository for full license text).

You are free to:

  • Use this documentation for personal or commercial purposes
  • Modify and adapt the content
  • Share and redistribute

With attribution: Please credit this project when using substantial portions of the content.

Last updated: December 2025