plexora

Plexora

Plexora is a vibe-coded, modern, lightweight Plex client designed specifically for Android Automotive OS. Unlike traditional mobile apps, Plexora installs directly onto your vehicle’s head unit to provide a native, high-performance music streaming experience.

Features

• Native Automotive UI: A custom-built Jetpack Compose interface optimized for touch interaction on vehicle displays.
• System Media Integration: Fully compliant Media3 implementation that integrates with the vehicle’s native media center, steering wheel controls, and instrument cluster.
• Contextual Shuffle: Intelligent single-button shuffle that understands whether you are browsing an Artist, Album, Playlist, or your entire library.
• Search Support: Integrated search functionality for finding Artists, Albums, and Tracks via voice or the system keyboard.
• Seamless Setup: Easy server linking via plex.tv/link PIN authentication directly on the head unit.
• Optimized for Driving: High-contrast, large touch targets and optimized caching for reliable playback even in areas with spotty connectivity.

Screenshots

1. Server Setup
   
   Linking a Plex server using the secure PIN-based authentication flow.

2. Music Library
   
   Browsing the artist library via the native Automotive OS interface.

3. Playlist & Shuffle
   
   The playlist track list, featuring the intelligent contextual shuffle button in the top bar.

4. Now Playing
   
   The immersive playback screen with large controls and blurred background artwork.

Technical Stack

• UI: Jetpack Compose
• Media: Media3 / ExoPlayer
• Network: OkHttp 4 & Plex API
• Images: Coil 2
• Persistence: SharedPreferences for session and state recovery.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open the project in Android Studio.
3. Build and deploy to your Android device.
4. Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to link your Plex server.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.