This is a fork of [https://github.com/samcm/synclounge](https://github.com/samcm/synclounge) with improved stability and features like direct stream and direct play support. Some of the configuration is different than the main version, so that documentation may not always apply here.
I run an instance of this version at [https://synclounge.ttshivers.com](https://synclounge.ttshivers.com) which you are free to use.
SyncLounge aims to keep multiple viewing sessions in sync regardless of whether the clients are in the same room or across the globe. To do this SyncLounge utilizes a middle-man server to communicate between each of the SyncLounge clients. Users choose their Plex client, decide on a SyncLounge Server and Room name and join up. Your friends/family can do the same. Whoever joins the room first will become the host.
The host has complete control over a room. Commands they send to their client will be sent through to other people in the room (Play, Pause, Seek etc). If the host starts playing something different, SyncLounge will search all of your available Plex Media Servers for an equiavalent copy, even if it is not from the same Plex Media Server as the Host.
Theoretically, all Plex Clients that implement the Plex Client Protocol will work. As some clients have this implemented slightly differently, compability with SyncLounge may vary. If you have access to one of the untested clients please let us know so we can update our list below.
This fork has diverged some from the main SyncLounge repository, so not all the documentation for it is applicable here.
### Installation
By default, it listens on port 8088. All the paths are relative, so you can use a reverse proxy at any subdirectory or subdomain without any additional configuration to SyncLounge. In this version, the webapp and socket server are combined so you only need to proxy that one port if you are using a reverse proxy.
#### Docker
Using the Docker image is the easiest path because it works out of the box.
You can get it running immediately by
```sh
docker pull ttshivers/synclounge
docker run -p 8080:8088 ttshivers/synclounge:latest
```
You can use environment variables to change any of the [default configuration](https://github.com/ttshivers/synclounge/blob/master/config/defaults.js).
#### Linux (Without Docker)
Make sure you have git, nodejs, and npm installed. Then, clone and build the repository
If you want to change any of the [default configuration](https://github.com/ttshivers/synclounge/blob/master/config/defaults.js), you can either use environment variables with the same name, use command line arguments, or edit `dist/config.json`. If you rebuild, `dist/config.json` will be overwritten, so be aware.
The FAQ, Self-Hosting, Development, Contributing, and other documentation has been move to [docs.synclounge.tv](http://docs.synclounge.tv)! Head there for more information!
