Cinefile
A modern personal DVD collection management system supports catalog management and display of physical DVDs (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, digital versions, etc.). Integrated TMDb API to automatically obtain movie metadata, providing beautiful cover galleries and powerful classification and filtering functions. Dual-port architecture design: public read-only display port + protected management port, suitable for personal collection, display and sharing.
Cinefile is a self-managed management system specially designed for DVD collectors, helping you easily record and display your Blu-ray, DVD, 4K UHD and other physical DVD collections. ###Core features - ** Supports multiple formats ** - 4K UHD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, digital version, LaserDisc, VHS - **TMDb integration ** -Automatically obtain movie information, cover posters, ratings, actors and other metadata - ˇ ** Exquisite gallery ** -Responsive cover wall displays your collection - ˇ ** Category Filter ** -Quickly filter DVDs by format and type - **CSV Import and Export ** -Batch management and backup of your favorite data - ** Password protected ** -Management functions are password protected and are safe and reliable - ** Statistical information ** -Check the collection size and distribution at a glance The ** Configuration Wizard ** will automatically pop up during installation. Please fill in the following information: ####Required parameters **1. TMDb API Key ** This is the key to getting movie information, completely free! ** How to obtain: ** 1. Visit [TMDb official website](https://www.themoviedb.org/) to register an account (free) 2. After logging in, visit the [API Settings Page](https://www.themoviedb.org/settings/api) 3. Click "Request an API Key" → select "Developer" 4. Fill out a simple application form (you can fill in "Personal movie collection management" for the purpose) 5. Get the API Key immediately (a 32-bit hexadecimal string) 6. Copy and paste into the Configuration Wizard ** Example format: ** `a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j 0k1l2m3n4o5p6` **2. Administrator password ** Set a strong password to protect your DVD collection management features. ###Step 1: Log in to the management panel 1. Access Management page: `https://cinefile. {Your Domain Name}/admin` 2. Enter the ** administrator password you set during installation ** 3. Click "Login" to enter the management interface ! [Management Panel Login](screenshots/admin_panel.png) ###Step 2: Add your first DVD ####Search using TMDb (recommended) 1. Click the **"Add New Item"** or **"Add Item"** button in the management panel 2. Enter the name of the movie in the search box - English movie: Enter English name (such as "The Matrix") - Chinese movie: You can enter a Chinese or English name (such as "Farewell My Concubine" or "Farewell My Concubine") 3. TMDb will return the search results and choose the right movie 4. The system will ** automatically fill in ** the following information: - Movie title - ˇCover poster - 📝Introduction - Rating - Year released - 🎭Directors, actors, etc. ###Step 3: View your collection After adding the DVD, go back to the homepage: ``` https://cinefile. {Your Domain Name}/ ``` You will see: - Exquisite cover gallery display - ˇFormat tags (4K, Blu-ray, etc.) - 🔍Search and filtering functions - Collect statistical information Click on any DVD cover to view detailed information.
