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Jul 1, 2026 · Today's Build

Turn Any PC or TV Box Into a Media Center With Kodi

→ github.com/xbmc/xbmc

Kodi is free, open-source media center software that organizes your local videos, music, and photos into a polished library with artwork. Install it in minutes using the official installer — no buildi

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Total time8min
DifficultyEasy
Worked first time
90%
Tested onMac · Win · Linux
~/xbmc● tested
# 1. clone repo
$ git clone github.com/xbmc/xbmc
→ Cloning... done.
 
# 2. follow the guide
→ all steps + screenshots inside
 
cooked · baked · worked
Start cooking →Skim the steps first
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// GUIDE$ cbw run install-kodi-media-centerTOOLTurn Any PC or TV BoxInto a Media CenterWith
easy8 min

Turn Any PC or TV Box Into a Media Center With Kodi

Kodi is free, open-source media center software that organizes your local videos, music, and photos into a polished library with artwork. Install it in minutes using the official installer — no buildi

90% worked→
// GUIDE$ cbw run self-host-invidious-youtube-frontendVIDEOWatch YouTube WithoutAds or Tracking viaInvidious
medium12 min

Watch YouTube Without Ads or Tracking via Invidious

Invidious is a self-hosted alternative front-end for YouTube. Watch any YouTube video with no ads, no tracking, and no Google account required.

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// GUIDE$ cbw run codex-plugin-claude-codeAGENTRun Codex Code ReviewsInside Claude Code
medium7 min

Run Codex Code Reviews Inside Claude Code

Install the Codex plugin for Claude Code to get AI-powered code reviews and background task delegation without leaving your Claude Code workflow.

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