Lidarr-extended

Vanilla Lidarr relies almost entirely on MusicBrainz for its metadata. If an album isn't perfectly entered into the MusicBrainz database, Lidarr cannot see it. This excludes:

Lidarr-Extended is a Docker-based container that wraps the standard branch (provided by LinuxServer.io) with a suite of custom scripts and tools.

For installation, the developer recommends using the official GitHub repository as a starting point. Community discussions on the Unraid forums and Reddit often provide troubleshooting tips for setup, such as correctly mapping the /custom-services.d and /custom-cont-init.d volumes. lidarr-extended

A: Your Loose Matching Threshold is too low. Increase to 90% and add a "Blacklist" keyword rule for "Christmas" or "Kids" if those aren't your genre.

Add a custom script that runs sox or spek on downloaded files. If the spectral analysis shows transcoding (e.g., a fake FLAC that originated as a 128kbps MP3), Lidarr-Extended can automatically reject the download and search for a better copy. Vanilla Lidarr relies almost entirely on MusicBrainz for

Enter (specifically the popular docker-lidarr-extended by RandomNinjaAtk ). This solution isn’t a competitor to Lidarr; it is a powerful companion enhancement—Lidarr on steroids. By leveraging specialized scripts, Lidarr-Extended transforms Lidarr from a simple downloader into a fully automated music management suite. What is Lidarr-Extended?

Lidarr-Extended is not a separate application, but rather a powerful designed to augment the capabilities of the standard Lidarr. It bridges the gap between organized, metadata-driven libraries and the chaotic, wonderful world of "scene" releases, niche trackers, and user-uploaded content. Increase to 90% and add a "Blacklist" keyword

Perfect for users of Plex, Kodi, Emby, or Jellyfin who want a "set-and-forget" high-fidelity music library.