Lidarr-extended !!better!! [2K]

Based on the current documentation and community guides, here's how to set up Lidarr-Extended functionality:

: Lidarr-Extended boasts enhanced integration with various third-party applications and services, including media players, file systems, and home automation systems. This enables a more seamless and automated media management experience. lidarr-extended

The shift from the original container to arr-scripts has received positive feedback. One user confirmed they found the new scripts "works fantastically," highlighting the key requirement of obtaining a Deezer ARL. Meanwhile, ongoing troubleshooting discussions on the new GitHub repository's issue tracker cover everything from notification support to handling unromanized titles (like Japanese characters), showing an active, evolving project addressing real-world use cases. Based on the current documentation and community guides,

A unique characteristic of Lidarr-Extended is its heavy reliance on MusicBrainz. The script uses MusicBrainz as a fixed indexer—you cannot remove it even if you add other indexers in Lidarr's settings. When an album isn't found through direct streaming service searches, the script queries MusicBrainz to see if a release has a URL attached that directly points to the album on the service. One user confirmed they found the new scripts

Add these variables to your docker-compose.yml under your Lidarr service:

-v /path/to/local/folder-01:/custom-services.d -v /path/to/local/folder-02:/custom-cont-init.d

Lidarr-Extended has garnered a passionate, if sometimes frustrated, user base. Understanding common experiences helps set realistic expectations.