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ManYue, ShuYu, YunYing — which? Private NAS trio

When you already have a NAS or self-hosted library, skip the “one app that does everything” debate—pick by medium: manga, ebooks, and video each have a lane.

Pick from one table

  1. Manga / CBZ libraries → ManYue: local import, WebDAV / SMB, or Komga-style server libraries
  2. Ebooks / Calibre / OPDS → ShuYu: private library reading, no built-in bookstore
  3. Shows and movies → YunYing: SMB / WebDAV or Emby, Jellyfin, Plex

You do not need all three. One medium—install that one first. Full list: All apps.

How this differs from “content apps”

None of the trio provides manga, ebooks, or video files. Your files stay on your devices or NAS; the apps open, read, and play. That is a different job from chasing serials on a platform app.

How to start (four shared steps)

  1. Confirm the NAS / PC has the matching service (WebDAV, SMB, Calibre content server, etc.).
  2. Try on the same LAN first.
  3. In the matching app, add one source and verify with a small file.
  4. Only then tidy folders and permissions.

Overview: Private NAS library. Details: NAS manga, Calibre / OPDS, SMB video.

FAQ

ManYue, ShuYu, or YunYing?

By medium: manga → ManYue; ebooks / Calibre → ShuYu; video → YunYing. If scenes overlap, pick by the file type you open next.

Do I need all three for a private NAS library?

No. One medium—one app first; add another when a second medium appears.

Vs copying files onto the phone?

Copying is fine for small offline sets; large libraries usually stay connected to the home source, with progress and files on your side.

Does Bingzhiyi provide content?

No. You add or store content on your devices / NAS.

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