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Zero-Client Identity Proxy for Media Servers
A lightweight, drop-in Docker reverse proxy that acts as a captive portal. Users authenticate via a web link on their phone, which automatically whitelists their current public IP (and IPv6 /64 subnet) to access the backend media server, allowing Smart TVs on the same network to connect without VPNs.
Why this matters
A lightweight, drop-in Docker reverse proxy that acts as a captive portal. Users authenticate via a web link on their phone, which automatically whitelists their current public IP (and IPv6 /64 subnet) to access the backend media server, allowing Smart TVs on the same network to connect without VPNs.
- · Built for Homelabbers and prosumers who host Plex/Jellyfin and want to share access with non-technical family members securely..
- · Most likely monetization: Freemium (Free for 3 users, $20 one-time license for unlimited users/advanced features).
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Headline
Zero-Client Identity Proxy for Media Servers
Sub-headline
A lightweight, drop-in Docker reverse proxy that acts as a captive portal. Users authenticate via a web link on their phone, which automatically whitelists their current public IP (and IPv6 /64 subnet) to access the backend media server, allowing Smart TVs on the same network to connect without VPNs.
Who It's For
For Homelabbers and prosumers who host Plex/Jellyfin and want to share access with non-technical family members securely.
Feature List
✓ Drop-in Docker container replacing Nginx/Caddy for specific routes ✓ Magic link / OAuth captive portal for authentication ✓ Automatic IPv4 and IPv6 (/64) dynamic whitelisting with TTL (e.g., 30 days) ✓ Same-network device authorization (auth on phone unlocks Smart TV)
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Community Voices
Real quotes from Reddit comments that inspired this opportunity
- “without making them install and set up Wireguard on all of their devices”
- “devices like Smart TVs which can't connect to VPNs”
- “why add more friction for my users?”
- “what you’re trying to do (auto-whitelisting IPs after basic auth) isn’t really something nginx supports cleanly out of the box”
- “if auth can mutate access control directly, one bug turns into an allow-anyone hole”
- “I do this exact thing with a very basic PHP script”
- “IPs usually change from time to time. Sometime often.”
- “Keep in mind that for IPv6 you need to whitelist the whole /64 due to privacy extensions”
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