Popcorn

Popcorn

Docker app from Netpersona's Repository

Overview

Popcorn creates cable TV-style movie channels from your Plex media library. It automatically generates genre-based channels and seasonal holiday channels with 24-hour schedules, presented in a nostalgic TV guide interface.

Runtime arguments

Web UI
http://[IP]:[PORT:5000]
Network
bridge
Shell
sh
Privileged
false

Template configuration

WebUI PortPorttcp

Port for accessing the Popcorn web interface

Target
5000
Default
5000
Value
5000
Session SecretVariable

Random secret key for session security. Generate a random string (recommended: 32+ characters)

Target
SESSION_SECRET
Plex Server URLVariable

URL of your Plex Media Server (e.g., http://192.168.1.100:32400)

Target
PLEX_URL
Default
http://192.168.1.100:32400
Value
http://192.168.1.100:32400
Plex Authentication TokenVariable

Your Plex authentication token. See User Guide for instructions on obtaining this.

Target
PLEX_TOKEN
Plex Client NameVariable

Name of your Plex playback device (e.g., 'Roku Living Room'). Optional - leave blank if not using direct playback.

Target
PLEX_CLIENT
AppDataPathrw

Container data directory (database and application files)

Target
/data
Default
/mnt/user/appdata/popcorn
Value
/mnt/user/appdata/popcorn

Download Statistics

2,500
Total Downloads

Details

Repository
netpersona/popcorn:latest
Last Updated2025-12-10
First Seen2025-11-04

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