diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85ef0b0..f7018b0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,20 +3,29 @@ This repository contains a "mock" proxy that sits in your network and tricks Plex into thinking you have a Plex Premium subscription. -### Requirements +**This should be used for educational purposes only. I take no responsibility for any misuse of this hack.** +### Requirements - A router that **can redirect traffic** (i.e. OPNsense, pfSense, DD-WRT...) - _(alternative) a DNS server that can redirect traffic (some apps won't work due to DNS pinning)_ - A reverse proxy (i.e. Traefik, Nginx, Caddy...) - A Plex server (self-hosted) ### What works? - - Plexamp mobile (download mode) - Plexamp Headless -## How to setup ? +### What doesn't work? +- Plex server still sees you as a free user *(something to do with how the claim is done I believe, would have to MITM the server itself and see what transits during claiming)* + - See [here](https://gitgud.io/yuv420p10le/plexmediaserver_crack) ([mirror](https://git.broillet.ch/Clone/plexmediaserver_crack)) for a work-around (much easier if you want transcoding or server side features) +- Transcoding +- probably a lot +### Why? +I wanted to use Plexamp on my HiFi setup but I wasn't really interested in paying for a Plex subscription just for that. +This hack allows usage of Plexamp (mobile + headless) at home and maybe some other premium features (untested) without having to pay for a subscription. + +## How to setup ? Due to the nature of this hack, you'll have to : - generate a new certificate authority (CA) for the proxy