is a specialized Docker container (based on the linuxserver/lidarr develop branch) that adds advanced automation scripts and metadata enhancements to the standard Lidarr music manager. Unlike the base application, which primarily monitors torrent and Usenet indexers, Lidarr-Extended integrates with high-fidelity streaming platforms like Deezer and Tidal to automatically download lossless audio and music videos. Key Features of Lidarr-Extended
: Automatically find and download music videos for the artists in your library, typically sourcing from YouTube.
The script continuously runs in the background, "always downloading a cover if you set it up to work automatically, unless it's sleeping for 15 minutes". This constant activity provides thorough music coverage but may impact system resources on lower-end hardware.
: Users can enjoy more granular control over the types of media they download, with advanced filtering options and customizable quality profiles. This ensures that the media collected aligns perfectly with their preferences and storage constraints.
It automatically fetches .lrc (synced) or .txt (unsynced) lyric files from database sources. These lyrics are either embedded directly into the audio metadata or saved as sidecar files, allowing players like Symfonium, Plex, or Finamp to display real-time scrolling lyrics. 3. Audio Codec Conversion and Optimization
is an enhanced version of the standard Lidarr application. While standard Lidarr is excellent for standard releases, it often struggles with specific music formats like individual tracks, YouTube rips, or specialized torrent formats (like those converted from deezer/tidal).
Grabs extra artist photos, biographies, and high-quality album art.
To keep your automated music library running flawlessly, implement these routine practices: Use MusicBrainz IDs
Users who are accustomed to manually clicking search buttons in standard Lidarr may find the Lidarr-Extended approach disorienting. The script is designed to run autonomously in the background—pressing search icons in the Lidarr web interface typically does nothing because the extended scripts handle everything automatically. As one user noted, "You should not intervene with the script. Just set it up and let it do its magic".
Lidarr-extended
is a specialized Docker container (based on the linuxserver/lidarr develop branch) that adds advanced automation scripts and metadata enhancements to the standard Lidarr music manager. Unlike the base application, which primarily monitors torrent and Usenet indexers, Lidarr-Extended integrates with high-fidelity streaming platforms like Deezer and Tidal to automatically download lossless audio and music videos. Key Features of Lidarr-Extended
: Automatically find and download music videos for the artists in your library, typically sourcing from YouTube.
The script continuously runs in the background, "always downloading a cover if you set it up to work automatically, unless it's sleeping for 15 minutes". This constant activity provides thorough music coverage but may impact system resources on lower-end hardware.
: Users can enjoy more granular control over the types of media they download, with advanced filtering options and customizable quality profiles. This ensures that the media collected aligns perfectly with their preferences and storage constraints.
It automatically fetches .lrc (synced) or .txt (unsynced) lyric files from database sources. These lyrics are either embedded directly into the audio metadata or saved as sidecar files, allowing players like Symfonium, Plex, or Finamp to display real-time scrolling lyrics. 3. Audio Codec Conversion and Optimization
is an enhanced version of the standard Lidarr application. While standard Lidarr is excellent for standard releases, it often struggles with specific music formats like individual tracks, YouTube rips, or specialized torrent formats (like those converted from deezer/tidal).
Grabs extra artist photos, biographies, and high-quality album art.
To keep your automated music library running flawlessly, implement these routine practices: Use MusicBrainz IDs
Users who are accustomed to manually clicking search buttons in standard Lidarr may find the Lidarr-Extended approach disorienting. The script is designed to run autonomously in the background—pressing search icons in the Lidarr web interface typically does nothing because the extended scripts handle everything automatically. As one user noted, "You should not intervene with the script. Just set it up and let it do its magic".