# Development

<p class="callout info">This software is released under the [GPL-2.0 license](https://opensource.org/license/gpl-2-0).</p>

The software was developed as a fork of [Emby after it changed to a closed-source model](https://www.linuxuprising.com/2018/12/jellyfin-free-software-emby-media.html?m=1). Jellyfin is made available for Docker through the efforts of [LinuxServer.io](https://docs.linuxserver.io/images/docker-jellyfin/) and their commitment to simplifying self-hosting.

You can learn more about how to contribute to Jellyfin through their [website](https://jellyfin.org/contribute/).

The Jellyfin development team also accepts [sponsorships](https://opencollective.com/jellyfin).