((hot)) - Lidarr-extended

While Lidarr excels at organizing local files, Lidarr-Extended transforms it into a proactive discovery and acquisition tool:

Before importing files into Lidarr, the container can pre-match and tag files using Beets , add ReplayGain tags, and embed high-quality cover art. 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 It can automatically search for and download music

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. complete with thumbnails for Plex

It uses a script to check your "Wanted" list and automatically grabs missing tracks from Deezer or Tidal in formats including FLAC (lossless), MP3 (320kbps), and AAC.

It can automatically search for and download music videos associated with your artists (via MusicBrainz) in MKV or MP4 format, complete with thumbnails for Plex, Jellyfin, or Kodi.