Emby Playback Guardian

Docker tool that pauses library scans and throttles downloads while Emby/Jellyfin is streaming.

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Emby Playback Guardian is a lightweight Docker tool that automatically pauses background library scans and throttles download clients whenever Emby or Jellyfin detects active playback, preventing buffering and stuttering. It is built for homelab users whose media servers share hardware with downloading and library-scanning tasks.

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