: Grabs new releases the moment they drop.
Replace /path/to/music with the exact path your main Lidarr instance uses.
Standard Lidarr has a limit of 5 concurrent searches. Lidarr-Extended allows you to set a "Single track delay profile." Set Max concurrent singles downloads = 3 .
A media server client (like Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby) to play your files. An active internet connection. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
: Re-tags and moves files based on your specific quality profiles and folder structures. 2. Setup Requirements lidarr-extended
As the Lidarr-Extended project continues to evolve, users can expect even more exciting features, enhancements, and integrations to further improve their music collection management experience.
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: Usually built upon the LinuxServer.io Lidarr develop branch.
: It includes a script that automatically removes failed or stalled downloads from your download client's queue, allowing Lidarr to re-search for better copies without manual intervention. : Grabs new releases the moment they drop
Ensure your music paths match exactly between Lidarr and your downstream media servers so metadata syncs flawlessly. Optimizing Your Media Server for Lidarr-Extended
Lidarr-Extended is not just a fork; it is a philosophy. It argues that in the digital age, the "album" is an arbitrary container. A song is a song, whether it is track 7 on Abbey Road or a standalone MP3 dropped on SoundCloud last Tuesday.
: The Lidarr-extended Docker image pre-packages these scripts, making deployment straightforward for users running Unraid, Synology, or standard Linux servers. Comparison: Standard Lidarr vs. Lidarr-extended Lidarr (Standard) Lidarr-extended Music Management Full support for sorting/renaming Full support for sorting/renaming New Release Monitoring Music Video Support Manual or limited Fully automated via scripts Script Integration Requires manual setup Pre-packaged and automated Resource Usage Moderate (due to background scripts) Installation and Configuration
You only collect major studio albums, you never listen to singles, and you hate risk. Switch to Lidarr-Extended if: You are a completist. You want those B-sides. You want the live BBC session. You want the Japanese bonus track that never made it onto the standard album. You want your Plexamp "Recently Added" to show everything you grabbed, not just full LPs. Lidarr-Extended allows you to set a "Single track
If downloads are failing or metadata isn't updating, check the tab. Most errors stem from incorrect folder permissions (PUID/PGID mismatches) or expired API keys. Troubleshooting Common Issues Issue 1: Permission Denied Errors
Names and organizes assets so media servers recognize them instantly. Why Standard Lidarr Needs an Upgrade
In the world of digital media management, the "*arr" suite of applications (Sonarr for TV, Radarr for Movies, Readarr for Books) has become the gold standard for automation. For music lovers, is the go-to tool. It monitors your favorite artists, upgrades audio quality, and grabs missing albums from Usenet and BitTorrent.
Because everything is pushed via public Lidarr APIs, your front-end web UI remains completely familiar. The indexers and download clients execute in the container background rather than populating the traditional "Download Clients" UI page. RandomNinjaAtk/docker-lidarr-extended - GitHub