Lidarr-extended -

| Feature | Standard Lidarr | Lidarr-Extended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary Constraint | Strict adherence to MusicBrainz metadata. | Flexible; relies on file availability and search results. | | Artist Management | Must add artist to database to download. | Can download for unmonitored or missing artists. | | Search Depth | Relies on configured Indexers/Prowlarr. | Uses custom search scripts and additional APIs. | | Resource Usage | Moderate (Standard .NET application). | Higher (requires periodic intensive scripting and API calls). | | Stability | High (Official release cycle). | Variable (Dependent on script maintenance and API changes). |

Fix: Go to Settings > Quality > "Prefer Album Releases over Singles." Set this to Normal. This tells the grabber to only download a single if no album contains that track.

Lidarr-Extended relies heavily on metadata processing. Go to Settings > Profiles.

A typical "Extended" script or fork adds functionality beyond basic Lidarr:

Lidarr-Extended is a community-driven, modified fork of the original Lidarr application. While the official Lidarr development has slowed (moving into a "maintenance-only" phase), passionate developers have created "Extended" to push the boundaries of what music automation can do. lidarr-extended

At its core, Lidarr-Extended solves one major problem: Non-Album Tracks and flexible tagging.

The original Lidarr relies heavily on MusicBrainz, which categorizes almost everything by an album ID. If an artist releases a standalone single that never appears on an album, Lidarr often ignores it. If they release a "Part 1" EP that hasn't been officially tagged as an album, Lidarr struggles.

Lidarr-Extended rips off the training wheels. It allows you to download, manage, and organize:

If you are downloading from specific indexers that require conversion (e.g., converting specific audio formats or unpacking), the extended version includes custom scripts to handle this during the "Import" phase, ensuring the file format matches your library quality settings. | Feature | Standard Lidarr | Lidarr-Extended |

Standard Lidarr relies on the "Release Group" type in MusicBrainz. If a release is marked as "Single," "EP," or "Broadcast," Lidarr often ignores it unless you tweak complex profiles. Lidarr-Extended treats every release type equally. If a song exists on MusicBrainz, Lidarr-Extended can find it.

Lidarr-Extended is an enhanced version of the standard Lidarr application. While standard Lidarr is excellent for standard releases, it often struggles with specific music formats like individual tracks, YouTube rips, or specialized torrent formats (like those converted from deezer/tidal).

Lidarr-Extended includes custom scripts (specifically the beets converter and queue cleaner) to handle these edge cases, ensuring a higher success rate for downloading obscure or specific music collections.

Prerequisites: