Because this is a third-party fork, it is not officially supported by the core Lidarr development team. Users encountering issues with specific extended features (like script errors or downloader integration) should refer to the GitHub Wiki or community discussions on platforms like Reddit. RandomNinjaAtk/docker-lidarr-extended - GitHub
This makes MusicBrainz contributions critically important: if you add album information (with service URLs) to MusicBrainz, you not only help yourself but enable the entire Lidarr-Extended community to benefit from your work.
Lidarr-Extended often comes with a "Queue Cleaner" script. In standard Lidarr, a stuck download (one that errors out) can hang the entire queue.
The extended scripts trigger a search through online sources. Files are downloaded to a temporary dlclient directory.
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 .
Grabs extra artist photos, biographies, and high-quality album art.
: Re-tags and moves files based on your specific quality profiles and folder structures. 2. Setup Requirements
Lidarr-Extended represents a fascinating evolution in music automation, bridging the gap between traditional media management and modern streaming service integration. While the original Docker container may be deprecated, the project lives on through modular scripts that continue to serve a dedicated user base.
: Many users pair Lidarr-Extended with Plexamp or Navidrome to create a personal streaming service that feels like Spotify but uses their own high-quality files.