in various formats including FLAC (lossless), MP3 (320/128), and AAC. Music Video Automation
from a service like Deezer to allow the scripts to access and download content. Configuration : Managed via Docker parameters such as (to target specific Lidarr lists) and Concurrency (to set the number of simultaneous downloads). Common Use Cases The "Spotify Experience"
Your preferred (Plex, Jellyfin, Navidrome, etc.)
If you are using the current arr-scripts method, the script is highly customizable via an extended.conf file. Key settings include: lidarr-extended
| 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). |
Ensure your music videos are named with the -video suffix if you want them to appear right next to the tracks. For Jellyfin Users Turn on the library type.
If you are trying to generate or fix your configuration and find settings are reverting, check the enableAutoConfig option in the extended.conf on GitHub . Setting this to in various formats including FLAC (lossless), MP3 (320/128),
It names and structures music videos perfectly so media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby recognize them instantly inline with your music albums.
The backbone of the music video downloading feature is yt-dlp (a fork of youtube-dl). When Lidarr adds a new track, the extended script searches YouTube, Vevo, or Tidal for the matching official music video, downloads it in your preferred resolution (up to 4K), and embeds the proper metadata tags. 2. Specialized Lyrics Downloaders
Lidarr-Extended is ideal for:
: The script runs its sub-modules to download videos, grab lyrics, tag metadata, and optimize the files. Step-by-Step Installation and Setup
Generates Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby compliant and saves local thumbnails for beautiful UI posters. 3. Advanced Post-Processing with Beets
The ultimate goal of Lidarr-Extended is a seamless Plex experience. However, Plex hates folder structures that mix "Albums" and "Singles" in the same root folder. Common Use Cases The "Spotify Experience" Your preferred
: It automatically searches for albums on Lidarr’s "Wanted" list and downloads them using third-party scripts. High Fidelity Support : Users can specify download qualities, including MP3 (320kbps) Integrated Metadata : It utilizes
Lidarr-Extended injects several advanced features into your automated music pipeline: 1. Automated Music Video Downloads