You are always using the latest features, though this implies experimental stability.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | DOCKER-LIDARR-EXTENDED | | | | +------------------+ API Interaction +--------------+ | | | Standard Linux | <=====================> | Custom Bash | | | | Server Lidarr | | & Python | | | +------------------+ | Scripts | | | || +--------------+ | | || (Imports & File Moves) || | | \/ \/ | | +------------------+ +--------------+ | | | Your Media Array | | Direct Feeds | | | | (NAS / Storage) | | (Deezer/Tidal| | | +------------------+ | / YouTube) | | +--------------+ | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+
is a community-driven enhancement for the standard Lidarr application, typically delivered as a Docker container. It integrates additional automation scripts—primarily those from the RandomNinjaAtk/arr-scripts repository —to significantly expand Lidarr's native capabilities. Key Features lidarr-extended
Once the container is running, access the UI at http://localhost:8686 .
To completely remove Lidarr-Extended functionality: You are always using the latest features, though
Use “Manual Import” → select folder → override release type.
Path the script to your mapped /scripts/music-video-downloader.sh or your transcoding script. Optimizing Lidarr-Extended for Plex and Jellyfin Key Features Once the container is running, access
Names and organizes assets so media servers recognize them instantly. Why Standard Lidarr Needs an Upgrade
version: "3.8" services: lidarr-extended: image: randomblock1/lidarr-extended:latest container_name: lidarr-extended environment: - PUID=1000 - PGID=1000 - TZ=America/New_York volumes: - /path/to/config:/config - /path/to/music:/music - /path/to/downloads:/downloads ports: - 8686:8686 restart: unless-stopped
Lidarr-Extended is a popular community-made automation script designed to run alongside Lidarr. It bridges the gap between basic audio downloading and a full-featured multimedia music experience. While Lidarr handles the core automation of tracking artists and grabbing torrents or NZBs, Lidarr-Extended triggers immediately after a download completes to enrich your media folder. Key Features and Benefits
Standard Lidarr relies on the "Release Group" type in MusicBrainz. If a release is marked as "Single," "EP," or "Broadcast," Lidarr often ignores it unless you tweak complex profiles. Lidarr-Extended treats every release type equally. If a song exists on MusicBrainz, Lidarr-Extended can find it.