Lidarr

Lidarr is a self-hosted music collection manager designed for Usenet and BitTorrent users. The application monitors RSS feeds for new tracks from selected artists and handles the grabbing, sorting, and renaming of files. It operates as a server with a web interface for management, allowing users to maintain a digital music library without manual searching for every individual release.

The software automates the process of expanding a music library by tracking missing tracks and searching for new releases across configured indexers. It can be deployed on various platforms including Windows, Linux, macOS, and Raspberry Pi. Users configure the application to manage their music files, set quality preferences, and integrate with specific download clients to streamline the acquisition of audio files.

Key features

• Automatic detection of new tracks from monitored artists
• Library scanning to identify and download missing tracks
• Automatic quality upgrades for existing files when better formats appear
• Failed download handling that attempts alternative releases
• Manual search functionality for specific release selection
• Configurable track renaming rules
• Integration with SABnzbd and NZBGet
• Integration with Kodi and Plex for notifications and metadata updates
• Support for specials and multi-album releases

Lidarr integrates with common download clients to automate the retrieval of music files from the internet. It communicates with media players like Plex and Kodi to trigger library updates and send notifications once new music is added to the storage system. The system supports a wide range of hardware, making it suitable for home server environments, NAS devices, or dedicated media appliances. By utilizing a metadata server, the application organizes artists and albums into a structured format, ensuring that files are named consistently across the entire collection.

This software is intended for users who maintain large digital music libraries and prefer automated management of their Usenet and BitTorrent downloads. It provides a centralized system for tracking discographies and maintaining high audio quality standards across a local music archive.