The Win package is signed with an unknown publisher.
So the open source-argument is difficult. It doesn't follow an auditable git build process.
Although this tool is open source, most users will download the pre-build executable.
So there is little reason for admin rights.
The tool is build on Java and therefore could run in a JavaVM, in principle without the need of admin privileges (except win services, but that can be opted out).
There is no portable version provided, although possible with the underlying technology.
The authors do not provide any legal information on their side.
Therefore, please make sure you trust the developers and their work.Įspecially pay attention to the following circumstances: Although this i definitively a great media server, one should consider that this application requires administrative privileges to install and inherently needs to open several ports.