If Lidarr-Extended cannot write lyrics or videos to your media folders, verify that the PUID and PGID environment variables match the owner of your music storage drive.
While standard relies on its internal tagging system, lidarr-extended leverages Beets, a powerful media library management system. Beets allows the container to: Pre-match and tag files accurately using MusicBrainz. Add cover art before the files reach your music library.
-v /path/to/local/folder-01:/custom-services.d -v /path/to/local/folder-02:/custom-cont-init.d
Lidarr-Extended eliminates this manual labor by running automated scripts the moment Lidarr finishes downloading a song or album. Core Components of the Extended Ecosystem
: The scripts can automatically add "Related Artists" or top-charting artists from Deezer to your monitored list, creating a self-expanding library. Installation and Setup lidarr-extended
Here is a sample docker-compose.yml :
What or NAS platform are you running Docker on?
The most "solid" way to install it today is via the LinuxServer.io container mod, as it integrates directly with the popular Lidarr Docker image .
Set autoArtistAdderMonitored="false" if you want to review the related artists before they start downloading. If Lidarr-Extended cannot write lyrics or videos to
: Automatically adds ReplayGain tags so your music plays at a consistent volume across devices.
Tools like SyncedLyrics or custom python scripts are baked into the pipeline. They scrape databases like NetEase, Musixmatch, and QQ Music to find perfectly timed lyrics. These are saved side-by-side with your audio tracks, allowing media players to display karaoke-style scrolling lyrics. 3. Deemix / SMLoadr Compatibility
Check the option to to ensure Plex prioritizes the folder artwork and lyrics downloaded by the script.
is a community-driven enhancement for the standard Lidarr application, typically delivered as a Docker container. It integrates additional automation scripts—primarily those from the RandomNinjaAtk/arr-scripts repository —to significantly expand Lidarr's native capabilities. Key Features Add cover art before the files reach your music library
If you only use music apps for background noise, standard Lidarr is more than enough. But if you are a data hoarder, an audiophile, or someone building a definitive home media ecosystem, is an essential upgrade.
The Ultimate Guide to Lidarr-Extended: Automating Your Perfect Music Library
Grabs extra artist photos, biographies, and high-quality album art.
To completely remove Lidarr-Extended functionality:
