{
  "id": 16774160,
  "title": "Someone created a 90s-themed Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby TV guide using Claude",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/someone-created-a-90s-themed-plex-jellyfin-and-emby-tv-guide-using",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-27T17:36:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/someone-created-a-90s-themed-plex-jellyfin-and-emby-tv-guide-using-claude/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new AI trend involves utilizing Claude to analyze TV systems and create custom TV guides tailored to users' digital media libraries. This innovative approach bypasses the need for traditional television sets altogether. On the ClaudeAI subreddit, user chadMueller showcased an impressive project named Nostalgex, which aims to replicate the experience of flipping through channels in the pre-streaming era.\n\nNostalgex compiles an extensive lineup of up to 130 channels derived from users' media stored on platforms such as Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby. The guide emulates the structure of classic Saturday morning cartoons, sitcoms, and 80s action series, reminiscent of popular themes like SCREAM in October or holiday specials during festive seasons. A dedicated Turkey Day channel rounds out the comprehensive collection.\n\nNostalgex presents the curated media through a scrolling guide, complete with ratings and posters, offering a visually appealing and nostalgic viewing experience. The project features a retro mode with scanlines to heighten the sense of nostalgia. Interested users can experiment with Nostalgex directly through its website or explore the Apple App Store for additional compatibility.",
  "summary": "We're going to browse it like it's 1999.",
  "key_points": [
    "User chadMueller created Nostalgex AI project",
    "Nostalgex compiles 130+ channels from Plex, Jellyfin, Emby",
    "Retro mode with scanlines enhances nostalgic experience"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}