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Windows Dev's, We Need You!

Windows Developers - Kodi Needs You!

Nov 20, 2019
Team Kodi
Windows Developers - Kodi Needs You! It will probably come as a surprise to many of you that the active team of Kodi developers is tiny - millions of users and yet only a handful of volunteers spending their spare time to do all the technical stuff at the heart of Kodi...
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Kodi 18.5 Splash Screen

Kodi "Leia" 18.5 Release

Nov 18, 2019
Prof Yaffle
In our ongoing mission to bring you the very greatest (and most reliable) media centre software in the world, it's time to let another point release escape into the wild. Usual rules apply: this isn't about features, it's about stability and usability. As usual, you...
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Kodi Matrix goes Python 3

Kodi 19 with Python 3 Goes Live

Nov 16, 2019
Team Kodi
Kodi 19 with Python 3 Goes Live Nearly two years ago, we announced that Kodi was migrating to use the Python 3 interpreter for its many addons (see here ) and we explained both why we were doing it and what would change. Since then we have been encouraging all add-on...
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DevCon 2019 - Belgrade - Part III

Oct 11, 2019
Prof Yaffle
So, here we are, the third and final day of DevCon 2019. It's likely to be a short list of topics this morning before some people head home while those who remain use the time together to write some fabulous code. So, let's get straight to business. We kicked off with...
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Kalemegdan Park and Fortress, credit: Miloš Bogdanović, via pexels.com

DevCon 2019 - Belgrade - Part II

Oct 11, 2019
Prof Yaffle
Morning, all. It's a beautiful day here, and we're just waiting for the last few latecomers to arrive before another day of DevCon... We kicked off with Python 3 , following on from yesterday's conversation. The general consensus was to get this merged and live with...
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DevCon 2019 - Belgrade - Part I

Oct 11, 2019
Prof Yaffle
Another year passes, and here we are once again, locked in a windowless room to discuss all things Kodi-shaped. Genuine thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and users - that means you, you lovely people - whose donations make these meetings possible. Old faces, new...
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Is it legal?

Is Kodi legal?

Sep 21, 2019
DarrenHill
Is Kodi legal? After "What exactly is Kodi?", the second most common question we often get asked is "Is Kodi legal?". The two questions are of course linked, but with the recent media reporting concerning piracy the answer to the legality is sometimes not so clear to...
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devcon 2018 photo

Finances and more!

Sep 7, 2019
Keith Herrington
As we approach Kodi DevCon (our annual team member conference) we continue our quest for greater transparency and openness in how the project is managed. We’d like to touch on project finances: specifically where the money comes from, and where it goes. Outreach is a...
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Kodi 18.4 Splash Screen

Kodi "Leia" 18.4 Release

Sep 2, 2019
Prof Yaffle
Another couple of months have passed since we last pushed out a release, and so, in our ongoing efforts to produce the best media software in the world, it's time to squash another few of those more irritating bugs. Usual rules apply: don't expect any new features, don...
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The Freedom of Choice

The Freedom of Choice

Jul 1, 2019
DarrenHill
The Freedom of Choice One of the main tenets of both Kodi and open-source software in general is freedom of choice. By making the software freely and publicly available without charge, users are able to try the software with no financial outlay or risk. As the source...
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Kodi 18.3 Leia

Kodi "Leia" 18.3 Release

Jun 27, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
Two months have passed since our last bugfix release and already we have a new one ready for consumption. Fancy a few more features? There aren't any, with one teeny-tiny exception. Apparently DTS-HD audio only tracks are a thing and Kodi can now play them like any...
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Raspberry Pi 4B Flirc Case

Flirc "Kodi Edition" Raspberry Pi 4B Case

Jun 25, 2019
Christian Hewitt
Yesterday the new Raspberry Pi 4B was unveiled with a revised spec that guarantees it will be super-popular with Kodi users. It brings 4K media support, faster CPUs, faster memory, faster Ethernet, faster USB, and now handles HEVC natively. It's a great update on the...
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Repo's can be a real Pandora's Box

Repos: When All-in-One Can Be No Fun.

May 18, 2019
DarrenHill
Repos: When All-in-one Can Be No Fun. For better or worse, one of the most powerful features of Kodi is the ability to extend its capabilities via addons. Key components in this are the repositories, or "repos" as they're more commonly known. They allow for quick and...
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Kodi Matrix v19

Kodi 19 gets a codename

Apr 24, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
It's that time again. After unleashing Kodi v18 Leia into the wild, it's time to give the upcoming Kodi 19 a codename. As usual, our users suggested a myriad of names, most right up our alley, some less... erm... "appropriate". After compiling suggestions from the...
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Kodi 18 Robot

Kodi "Leia" 18.2 Release

Apr 22, 2019
Prof Yaffle
Just when you thought we were all having a rest for Easter, here's some surprise news for you: Kodi "Leia" 18.2 is ready to roll. The sun is shining and the sky is blue here in western Europe, and we're all tied to our keyboards to bring you the latest Kodi loveliness...
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Kodi MultiPass

Presenting KodiTV MultiPass

Apr 1, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
This is going to be short and sweet: we proudly present KodiTV™ MultiPass! Starting at 00:00 UTC, our servers will deploy an update to your Kodi install if you're in North America (Canada not included) or Europe. Unfortunately the broadcasting rights don't allow us to...
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Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

Kodi builds, streaming add-ons and free lunches

Mar 27, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
So-called Kodi "builds" are essentially a preconfigured Kodi installation that someone has created, ready for you to use. They often come bundled with wizards, tons of third-party add-ons, and a boatload of stuff you don't need or doesn't work. In essence, Kodi builds...
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Kodi motherboard wallpaper

We do not sell hardware

Mar 20, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
Don't be fooled by the cool wallpaper above - we do not sell hardware . We do not sell computers, Kodi boxes, Kodi sticks, carrot sticks or french fries. Actually, we don't recommend specific hardware, and we're certainly not interested in selling hardware. That's the...
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Linux Foundation

The Kodi Foundation joined the Linux Foundation

Mar 19, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
The Kodi Foundation is very proud to announce that it has joined the Linux Foundation as an Associate Member. It seemed natural for us to join, given the fact that we are strong believers in the benefits of open-source software. We strongly believe that open-source is...
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Kodi has been accepted to GSOC 2019!

Feb 26, 2019
Cris Silva (h.udo)
We are thrilled to announced that Kodi has been accepted as a participating open source organization in Google Summer of Code 2019! What is Google Summer of Code? In Google's own words , " Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global program that matches students up with...
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