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.
Before importing files into Lidarr, the container can pre-match and tag files using Beets , add ReplayGain tags, and embed high-quality cover art.
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 lidarr-extended
You can import Spotify playlists, which Lidarr-Extended then monitors and downloads automatically without manual intervention. Installation and Setup
In the Lidarr Web UI, configure your quality cutoffs. The extended script will only trigger for items that are monitored and haven't met your desired quality. Lidarr-Extended vs. Standard Lidarr RandomNinjaAtk/docker-lidarr-extended - GitHub is a specialized Docker container (based on the
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.
This is the core configuration file located in your appdata folder. Here, you must provide your Deezer ARL token or Tidal credentials to enable streaming downloads. Installation and Setup In the Lidarr Web UI,
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Music Library with Lidarr-Extended