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You can control how many related artists are added per artist ( numberOfRelatedArtistsToAddPerArtist ).

(normal version, latest stable).

The standout feature of Lidarr-Extended is its ability to scrape, download, and organize music videos automatically. When an album downloads, background scripts look for official music videos on YouTube or Vevo. It downloads them, names them according to Plex convention ( TrackName-video.mp4 ), and drops them directly into the artist's folder. 2. Multi-Format Library Management lidarr-extended

Lidarr-extended is a specialized, automated music management solution that builds upon the standard Lidarr application. It is primarily known as a Docker container project maintained by RandomNinjaAtk

As of late 2025, the official Lidarr repository has not seen a major feature release in over 18 months. The community has largely rallied behind the Extended fork. The roadmap for Q4 2025 includes: You can control how many related artists are

The Ultimate Guide to Lidarr-Extended: Automating Your Perfect Music Library

—uses these scripts to fetch music directly from online streaming sources like Core Features Fully Automated Downloads When an album downloads, background scripts look for

Once the container is live, you must link your extended scripts inside the Lidarr UI: Open Lidarr at http://localhost:8686 . Navigate to > Connect . Click the + icon and select Custom Script . Set the event trigger to On Download and On Import .

Furthermore, the automation reduces the "manual hunt" for high-fidelity audio. The scripts can be configured to target specific digital stores or streaming platforms to ensure that your library remains at the highest possible quality without user intervention.

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: The script runs its sub-modules to download videos, grab lyrics, tag metadata, and optimize the files. Step-by-Step Installation and Setup