Non-commercial open-source distribution of LibreELEC 12.0.1 with Kodi 21.3 Omega, Arctic Fuse 3 skin, and 71 pre-configured streaming addons. No Widevine CDM. No credentials. No personal data. License-audited.
This is NOT an official LibreELEC or Kodi release. It is an independent, community-made distribution built on top of open-source components.
NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. This project is bound by the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license due to the inclusion of Arctic Fuse 3 skin. It may NOT be sold, monetized, or used commercially in any form.
NO WIDEVINE CDM INCLUDED. Google Widevine Content Decryption Module is a proprietary technology owned by Google LLC and is NOT redistributable under any third-party license. It is entirely absent from this image. Users must install it independently through Kodi's official mechanism if needed.
VALID SUBSCRIPTIONS REQUIRED. This image provides client software (addons) for streaming platforms. You MUST hold a valid, paid subscription to each service you access. This software does NOT bypass, circumvent, or crack any paywall, DRM, or authentication system.
USER RESPONSIBILITY. You are solely responsible for ensuring your use complies with the laws of your jurisdiction, the terms of service of any streaming platform accessed, and all applicable copyright and intellectual property regulations.
- What Is This?
- What Is Included
- What Is NOT Included
- Requirements
- Installation
- Post-Installation Setup
- Security & Privacy
- Troubleshooting
- License
- Trademarks
- Attribution & Credits
- DMCA & Takedowns
- Disclaimer of Warranty
- Limitation of Liability
- FAQ
- Changelog
StreamELEC is a pre-configured, sanitized, license-audited disk image based on LibreELEC 12.0.1 and Kodi 21.3 Omega, designed for x86_64 home theater PCs.
It bundles 71 open-source Kodi addons, configured and ready to use, with no personal data, no credentials, and no proprietary binaries. Users provide their own accounts, content sources, and (if needed) Widevine CDM.
| Component | Version | License | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibreELEC | 12.0.1 | GPL-2.0-or-later | GitHub |
| Kodi | 21.3 Omega | GPL-2.0-or-later | GitHub |
| Linux Kernel | (bundled) | GPL-2.0 | GitHub |
| Arctic Fuse 3 | 3.2.15 | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 | GitHub |
The CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license on Arctic Fuse 3 is the reason this entire distribution is restricted to non-commercial use only.
| Addon | Version | License |
|---|---|---|
| plugin.video.netflix | 1.24.1 | MIT |
| plugin.video.amazon-test | 3.0.0 | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| plugin.video.dazn | 1.96.5.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| plugin.video.youtube | 7.4.4 | GPL-2.0-only |
| plugin.video.twitch | 3.0.2 | GPL-3.0-only |
| plugin.video.xstream-player | 2.1.5 | CC BY-NC 4.0 |
| slyguy.disney.plus | 0.20.33 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.hulu | 0.5.1 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.max | 0.2.8 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.paramount.plus | 0.9.20 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.espn | 0.4.5 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.plex.live | 0.2.4 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.pluto.tv.provider | 0.7.8 | See Note 1 |
| slyguy.samsung.tv.plus | 0.2.5 | See Note 1 |
| (+ more SlyGuy addons) | See Note 1 |
Note 1 — SlyGuy Addons: Developed by Matt Huisman. Source: github.com/matthuisman/slyguy.addons. No explicit license declared. Redistributed in good faith for non-commercial purposes. If you are the author and object to inclusion, please open an issue and they will be removed promptly.
| Addon | Version | License | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| pvr.iptvsimple | 21.11.0.3 | GPL-2.0-or-later | No playlist configured |
| Addon | Version | License | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| inputstream.adaptive | 21.5.22.1 | GPL-2.0-or-later | DRM framework — NO Widevine binary included |
| inputstream.ffmpegdirect | 21.3.8.3 | GPL-2.0-or-later | |
| inputstream.rtmp | 21.1.2.3 | GPL-2.0-or-later | |
| script.module.inputstreamhelper | 0.8.5 | MIT | Downloads Widevine from Google on user request |
Full 71-addon audit with every license and source URL: → LICENSE-COMPLIANCE-REPORT.md
| Component | Reason Excluded |
|---|---|
| Google Widevine CDM | Proprietary — Google prohibits redistribution in third-party images |
| Streaming credentials | Personal data — users must log in with their own accounts |
| IPTV playlist URLs | Personal data — users must provide their own legal sources |
| Browser cookies / tokens | Personal data |
| Viewing history | Personal data — fully sanitized |
| Any media files | This is not a content distribution platform |
- Architecture: x86_64 (Intel or AMD, 64-bit only)
- RAM: 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
- Storage: USB 4 GB+ (to run), or internal SSD/HDD 8 GB+ (to install)
- Network: Required for streaming and Widevine CDM installation
⚠️ NOT compatible with: Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon, 32-bit systems.
From the Releases page:
LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz
LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz.sha256
# Linux / macOS
sha256sum -c LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz.sha256
# Windows (PowerShell)
(Get-FileHash LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz -Algorithm SHA256).Hash
# Expected: 06cb1fa48e390513e6121cce11fd3020e32d3b0dd3f6c45307d6ec00557dcd37Do not flash if the checksum does not match.
Linux:
gunzip -c LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress
sync
⚠️ Replace/dev/sdXwith your actual device (lsblkto find it). Wrong device = data loss.
Windows / macOS: Use balenaEtcher — supports .img.gz directly.
- Insert USB and boot from it
- At the boot menu, select:
Run LibreELEC
⚠️ Do NOT select "Installer" — it performs a clean install to your internal disk, erasing all pre-configured addons and creating a blank Kodi profile.
Kodi → Settings → Add-ons → My Add-ons →
VideoPlayer InputStream → InputStream Adaptive →
Configure → Download Widevine CDM
One-time download directly from Google servers, ~30 seconds.
Each requires your own valid paid subscription:
- Netflix: launches login on first run
- Disney+, Hulu, Max, etc.: same — login on first run
- YouTube: works without login
Add-ons → Video → XStream Player → Add Profile → enter your provider credentials (Xtream Codes or M3U)
Settings → PVR & Live TV → enable PVR
Add-ons → PVR Clients → IPTV Simple Client → Configure
→ M3U Play List URL → (your legal M3U URL)
ssh root@<device-ip> # default password: libreelec
passwd # change it nowThis image has been fully sanitized before release:
- ✅ All addon credential files removed
- ✅ All IPTV playlist URLs removed
- ✅ All browsing and search history cleared
- ✅ All thumbnail caches removed
- ✅ No telemetry or tracking software added beyond stock LibreELEC/Kodi
- ✅ No outbound connections occur without user action
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Netflix/Amazon won't play | Install Widevine CDM (see above) |
| Boot goes to Installer | Select Run LibreELEC from boot menu |
| IPTV empty channel list | Configure IPTV Simple Client with your M3U URL |
| "Failed to install dependency" | Check internet connection; most deps are pre-installed |
| SSH not accessible | Enable: Settings → LibreELEC → Services → SSH |
| Black screen | Check display resolution and GPU compatibility |
More help: LibreELEC Forum · Kodi Forum · Issues
The most restrictive component governs the whole:
| Component | License |
|---|---|
| Arctic Fuse 3 skin | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 — Non-commercial only |
| LibreELEC, Kodi, most addons | GPL-2.0+, GPL-3.0+, MIT, Apache-2.0 |
| SlyGuy addons | No declared license (publicly available) |
Overall: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
- Use for personal, educational, or non-profit purposes
- Share freely on GitHub and non-commercial platforms
- Modify and redistribute under the same CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 terms
- Sell or charge for this image or any derivative
- Use commercially
- Remove license notices or attributions
- Redistribute Widevine CDM binaries
All GPL-licensed components have publicly available source code:
| Component | Source |
|---|---|
| LibreELEC | https://github.com/LibreELEC/LibreELEC.tv |
| Kodi | https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc |
| inputstream.adaptive | https://github.com/xbmc/inputstream.adaptive |
| pvr.iptvsimple | https://github.com/kodi-pvr/pvr.iptvsimple |
| plugin.video.xstream-player | https://github.com/Pesicp/XStream-Player-Kodi21 |
Complete source list: → LICENSE-COMPLIANCE-REPORT.md
The following trademarks appear in documentation or are referenced by included addons. They are the property of their respective owners. This project is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them.
LibreELEC · Kodi · Netflix · Disney+ · Amazon Prime Video · Hulu · Max · YouTube · Twitch · DAZN · ESPN · Pluto TV · Paramount+ · Google Widevine · Arctic Fuse · Linux
| Author | Contribution |
|---|---|
| LibreELEC Team | Base OS |
| Kodi Foundation | Media center |
| jurialmunkey | Arctic Fuse 3 skin |
| Matt Huisman (SlyGuy) | SlyGuy streaming addons |
| CastagnaIT | Netflix addon |
| Sandmann79 | Amazon addon |
| kodi-pvr team | IPTV Simple Client |
| Pesicp | XStream Player |
| All addon authors | See LICENSE-COMPLIANCE-REPORT.md |
If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been distributed in violation of your rights, open a GitHub Issue titled DMCA Takedown — [component name]. We will respond within 72 hours and remove the component if the claim is valid.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PROJECT MAINTAINERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: how you use this software; what content you access with it; compliance with streaming service terms of service; compliance with laws of your jurisdiction; data loss from incorrect flashing; or hardware damage resulting from use of this software.
Q: Is this legal to download and use? A: To the best of our knowledge, yes for non-commercial personal use — see the full audit. This is not legal advice. Full audit at LICENSE-COMPLIANCE-REPORT.md.
Q: Why is Widevine not included? A: Google prohibits redistribution of Widevine CDM in third-party images. Install it via Kodi.
Q: Can I watch Netflix for free with this? A: No. A valid Netflix subscription is required.
Q: Can I sell a device with this pre-installed? A: No. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 prohibits commercial use.
Q: Does this work on Raspberry Pi? A: No. x86_64 only.
Q: Can I fork this? A: Yes, under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Must remain non-commercial, credit this project, same license.
Q: I found a license problem — what do I do? A: Open an issue immediately. We will fix or remove the component.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Filename | LibreELEC-custom-redistributable-CLEAN.img.gz |
| Compressed | 664 MB |
| Uncompressed | 2.0 GB |
| SHA256 | 06cb1fa48e390513e6121cce11fd3020e32d3b0dd3f6c45307d6ec00557dcd37 |
| Build date | 2026-08-03 |
- Initial public release
- LibreELEC 12.0.1 · Kodi 21.3 Omega · Arctic Fuse 3 v3.2.15
- 71 addons installed and license-audited
- XStream Player 2.1.5, IPTV Simple Client v21.11.0.3
- Italian language pack, custom power menu helpers
- Widevine CDM confirmed absent · Image fully sanitized
NOT affiliated with LibreELEC, Kodi, or any streaming service.
Non-commercial open-source community project.
All trademarks are property of their respective owners.