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Life & fun · February 15, 2018

Gnomecast – A Linux Chromecast GUI with transcoding and subtitles

Chromecast local files from Linux - supports MKV, subtitles, 5.1 sound and 4K! - keredson/gnomecast

Gnomecast – A Linux Chromecast GUI with transcoding and subtitles launched on February 15, 2018 with 176 votes, #146 of 2,634 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Gnomecast is a graphical interface for Chromecast devices designed for Linux users. It enables casting audio and video to Chromecast-compatible devices and includes built-in transcoding capabilities to convert media formats as needed. The application also supports subtitle files, allowing users to cast videos with accompanying subtitles. It is intended for Linux desktop users who want a straightforward way to stream media to their Chromecast devices without relying on command-line tools.

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