About Thrifty Streamer
What is Thrifty Streamer?
Thrifty Streamer is a comprehensive Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to help you manage your TV show watchlist across multiple streaming services while optimizing your subscription costs.
Key Features
- Watchlist Management: Track shows across all streaming platforms
- Episode Tracking: Mark individual episodes and seasons as watched
- Service Value Analysis: Calculate cost per show for each service
- Smart Recommendations: Get suggestions for new services based on your watchlist
- Calendar View: Interactive calendar showing upcoming episodes with date selection
- Upcoming Episodes: Track upcoming premieres and releases
- Data Export/Import: Backup and restore your complete data including subscription settings
- Modern UI/UX: Glass morphism design with dark mode support
- PWA Installable: Install as a native app on mobile and desktop
- Offline Capable: Works offline with cached data
Latest Features
Recent Updates (v1.2.0 - August 2025):
- 📅 Interactive Calendar: New calendar view for upcoming episodes with clickable dates
- 🎯 Custom Modal System: Fully interactive episode details modal with proper scrolling
- 🌙 Enhanced Dark Mode: Complete dark mode support with improved visibility and glass morphism
- 🎨 Modern UI Overhaul: Glass morphism design system with gradient backgrounds and smooth animations
- 📱 Responsive Design: Optimized layout for all devices with improved mobile experience
- ⌨️ Better Navigation: Stacked icons, improved dropdown menus, and enhanced accessibility
- 📊 Data Management: Dedicated data page with enhanced import/export functionality
- 🔧 Import Subscription Fix: Fixed import functionality to properly restore subscription status
- 📈 Enhanced Analytics: Improved service value analysis and recommendation system
- 🎭 Visual Improvements: Better typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy throughout
Previous Updates (v1.1.0):
- Enhanced Show Details: Full episode tracking with detailed season/episode views
- Visual Progress Tracking: Progress bars showing watched episodes per season
- Bulk Operations: Mark all episodes in a season as watched/unwatched with one click
- Improved Organization: Episodes organized by season with clear visual hierarchy
- Service Status Indicators: Green badges for subscribed services, gray for unsubscribed
- Safety Features: Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions like removing shows
- Enhanced Navigation: Clickable show titles that lead directly to detailed tracking pages
How It Works
- Search & Add Shows: Find TV shows using the integrated TMDb database
- Select Services: Choose which streaming services you use for each show
- Track Progress: Mark episodes and seasons as watched
- Analyze Value: See which services give you the most content per dollar
- Get Recommendations: Discover new services with shows you want to watch
Technology Stack
- Backend: Python Flask
- Database: SQLite with SQLAlchemy
- Frontend: Bootstrap 5 + JavaScript
- PWA: Service Worker + Manifest
- API: The Movie Database (TMDb)
- Deployment: Docker + Docker Compose
- Platform: Unraid Compatible
- Offline: Full offline support
Getting Started
To get started with Thrifty Streamer:
- Configure your TMDb API key in the settings
- Add your streaming services and subscription status
- Search for shows and add them to your watchlist
- Start tracking your viewing progress
- Analyze your subscription value and optimize your costs
- Use export/import to backup your data or transfer between devices
Version Information
Version: dev
Build: dev
Release Date: Development
Platform: Cross-platform PWA
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