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Switchfin is a third-party native client for Jellyfin developed and published by dragonflylee. The software is designed to provide a native user interface through which users can browse and play media content, specifically movies and series, hosted on a Jellyfin server. Rather than relying on a web browser or an official application, Switchfin connects to Jellyfin as a dedicated player, delivering a purpose-built browsing and playback experience on the devices it supports. One of the defining characteristics of the software is its broad platform coverage: it runs on PC as well as on game consoles and handheld systems, including the PlayStation 4, the PlayStation Vita, and the Nintendo Switch. This makes it relevant for users who wish to access their Jellyfin media libraries from living-room consoles or portable gaming hardware in addition to traditional desktop computers. The software falls within the media player and media server client category, and more specifically within the ecosystem of third-party applications built around Jellyfin, the open-source media server platform. As a client application, its purpose is not to host or organize media itself, but to serve as the front end through which an existing Jellyfin library can be navigated and viewed. Typical use cases include watching movies and television series from a personal media collection on a television-connected console such as a PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, viewing content on the go with a PlayStation Vita, or playing media on a PC through a lightweight native interface instead of a browser-based one. The current version of Switchfin is 0.9.4, and the catalog lists two available versions of the software in total, indicating an active release history with multiple published builds. The version numbering, still below 1.0, reflects a project in ongoing development. Switchfin is distributed by its developer dragonflylee and is aimed at Jellyfin server owners seeking native playback options across desktop and console platforms.
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