Hey everyone,
I’d like to propose two side projects that Proton could develop. Both concepts are self-hosted media streaming services that would add massive value to the Proton ecosystem without requiring Proton to build or maintain new data centers.

1. ProtonTV: Self-Hosted Video Streaming
   ProtonTV would be a media server and client app allowing users to stream their personal video libraries (e.g., ripped DVDs, Blu-rays, or other downloaded media).
   How it works:

   • Self-Hosted: Install it on a NAS or Home Server.
   • Proton Drive Integration: Alternatively, download the app on any device, log into your Proton account, and link a Proton Drive folder containing your media. To save server costs, the client device’s resources would handle processing tasks like decoding and series identification.
   • Metadata: The app would use TMDB as the default scraper, with options to add third-party database extensions. Subscription Tiers:
   • Free Tier: Host it on your Home Server (limited to local network access by default, as most users watch series and movies at home). However, users still have the option to set up remote access manually via port forwarding or tools like Tailscale.
   • Plus Tier (e.g., Mail Plus, Drive Plus, VPN Plus): Unlocks official, seamless remote access to your Home Server through your Proton account, OR unlocks the Proton Drive linking method.
   • Bundled Tier (e.g., Proton Unlimited, Duo, Family, Visionary): Unlocks remote access + Advanced Media Features. The app scans your .mkv (and other) files for embedded dubs and subs, lets you set default language profiles, and automatically fetches missing dubs and subtitles from the internet.

2. Protonfy: Self-Hosted Audio Streaming
   Protonfy would be the audio equivalent—a self-hosted music streaming service for your personal song library.
   How it works:

   • Self-Hosted: Like ProtonTV, it can be installed on a NAS or Home Server for local file management.
   • Proton Drive Integration: Users can also choose to stream their library directly via a linked Proton Drive folder. Subscription Tiers:
   • Free Tier: Self-host the service on your Home Server or NAS with remote access included out-of-the-box (since music is primarily enjoyed on the go, making local-only access impractical).
   • Plus Tier: Unlocks the ability to stream your library directly from Proton Drive.
   • Bundled Tier: Adds an automated feature that downloads lyrics for your library from free online databases.

Future Vision: The "Plex Hybrid" Model

If Proton ever decides to enter the licensed media space, both apps could evolve into a hybrid model similar to Plex. Users could choose to prioritize their local, self-hosted files or seamlessly integrate Proton's licensed content.
For now, keeping these projects strictly self-hosted allows Proton to build them as low-maintenance side projects in their free time, keeping the main focus on their core privacy apps.

(I used Gemini to structure the text to make it more readable)