Kodi

by XBMC Foundation · Media players & music

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source media centre for your own movies, music and photos.

Official download from kodi.tv (opens in a new tab)

Opens kodi.tv, XBMC Foundation's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Kodi?

Kodi organises a local media library with artwork and metadata and plays it with a TV-friendly interface. Only install add-ons from the official repository; third-party add-ons can be unsafe or illegal.

Key features

  • Library with artwork and metadata
  • TV and remote-friendly interface
  • Official add-on repository
  • Live TV with a PVR back end

Good to know: Stick to the official add-on repository. Third-party "builds" are a common source of malware and pirated streams.

Best for

  • Home theatre PCs
  • Organising a personal movie collection
  • Turning an old PC into a media box

Install

How to install Kodi

  1. 1Open the official Kodi download page on kodi.tv.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id XBMCFoundation.Kodi -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask kodi

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Kodi safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on kodi.tv. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Kodi alternatives

Other media players & music apps, closest platform match first.

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FAQ

Kodi questions

Where can I download Kodi safely?

Download Kodi only from XBMC Foundation's official site at kodi.tv. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Kodi free?

Yes. Kodi is open-source software and free to use.

Does Kodi work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Kodi is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check XBMC Foundation's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Kodi from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id XBMCFoundation.Kodi -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask kodi); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub tv.kodi.Kodi). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Kodi?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full media players & music list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.