Lidarr-extended [BEST]
| Feature | Standard Lidarr | Lidarr-Extended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Strict adherence to MusicBrainz metadata. | Flexible; relies on file availability and search results. | | Artist Management | Must add artist to database to download. | Can download for unmonitored or missing artists. | | Search Depth | Relies on configured Indexers/Prowlarr. | Uses custom search scripts and additional APIs. | | Resource Usage | Moderate (Standard .NET application). | Higher (requires periodic intensive scripting and API calls). | | Stability | High (Official release cycle). | Variable (Dependent on script maintenance and API changes). |
: Can automatically add "Top Artists" from various online services to your Lidarr database, helping you discover and track new music without manual entry. How It Works
: Fetches lyrics, high-resolution covers, and artist biographies that the standard version often misses.
Add these variables to your docker-compose.yml under your Lidarr service: lidarr-extended
: Uses Beets to pre-match and tag files with high-quality metadata and cover art. It can also add ReplayGain tags and embedded lyrics to tracks.
Setting up Lidarr-Extended typically requires a Docker environment. For platforms like , users often add custom scripts to a standard LinuxServer container or use the dedicated RandomNinjaAtk image.
Lidarr is notified to officially import the cleaned, tagged files into your main media library. Installation and Usage | Feature | Standard Lidarr | Lidarr-Extended |
Managing a digital music library manually is tedious. Finding high-quality audio files, organizing them into standard folder structures, and downloading matching lyrics or music videos takes hours. While Lidarr successfully automates music tracking and downloading, it lacks native support for advanced features like music videos, lyrics, and specialized codec sorting.
While standard Lidarr has webhooks, Lidarr-Extended adds granular triggers:
: Downloads are often tagged and paired with cover art before Lidarr even "sees" them for final import. Implementation Details | Can download for unmonitored or missing artists
Enter the path to the script script inside the container (typically /scripts/lidarr-extended.sh or handled automatically by the environment variables). Click . Maximizing Your Setup: Tips for Success
The most "solid" way to install it today is via the LinuxServer.io container mod, as it integrates directly with the popular Lidarr Docker image .
Lidarr-Extended acts as a custom script handler within Lidarr's notification system.
| Feature | Standard Lidarr | Lidarr-Extended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Strict adherence to MusicBrainz metadata. | Flexible; relies on file availability and search results. | | Artist Management | Must add artist to database to download. | Can download for unmonitored or missing artists. | | Search Depth | Relies on configured Indexers/Prowlarr. | Uses custom search scripts and additional APIs. | | Resource Usage | Moderate (Standard .NET application). | Higher (requires periodic intensive scripting and API calls). | | Stability | High (Official release cycle). | Variable (Dependent on script maintenance and API changes). |
: Can automatically add "Top Artists" from various online services to your Lidarr database, helping you discover and track new music without manual entry. How It Works
: Fetches lyrics, high-resolution covers, and artist biographies that the standard version often misses.
Add these variables to your docker-compose.yml under your Lidarr service:
: Uses Beets to pre-match and tag files with high-quality metadata and cover art. It can also add ReplayGain tags and embedded lyrics to tracks.
Setting up Lidarr-Extended typically requires a Docker environment. For platforms like , users often add custom scripts to a standard LinuxServer container or use the dedicated RandomNinjaAtk image.
Lidarr is notified to officially import the cleaned, tagged files into your main media library. Installation and Usage
Managing a digital music library manually is tedious. Finding high-quality audio files, organizing them into standard folder structures, and downloading matching lyrics or music videos takes hours. While Lidarr successfully automates music tracking and downloading, it lacks native support for advanced features like music videos, lyrics, and specialized codec sorting.
While standard Lidarr has webhooks, Lidarr-Extended adds granular triggers:
: Downloads are often tagged and paired with cover art before Lidarr even "sees" them for final import. Implementation Details
Enter the path to the script script inside the container (typically /scripts/lidarr-extended.sh or handled automatically by the environment variables). Click . Maximizing Your Setup: Tips for Success
The most "solid" way to install it today is via the LinuxServer.io container mod, as it integrates directly with the popular Lidarr Docker image .
Lidarr-Extended acts as a custom script handler within Lidarr's notification system.
