The extended scripts trigger a search through online sources. Files are downloaded to a temporary dlclient directory.
The Ultimate Guide to Lidarr-Extended: Automating Your High-Quality Music Library
In essence, Lidarr-Extended was not a complete rewrite of the standard Lidarr application, but rather its ultimate enhancement package. The original incarnation was a Docker container that began with the standard linuxserver/lidarr base (on the develop branch) and added a suite of scripts on top to provide a wide range of new functionalities. A key design principle was that it did not modify the core Lidarr application itself; all enhancements were performed through public APIs, ensuring stability and compatibility. lidarr-extended
Fetches .lrc (timed) or .txt (static) lyrics for your tracks.
Enable indexers that specialize in non-studio content: The extended scripts trigger a search through online sources
music manager. While the default Lidarr is primarily built for managing existing libraries and searching Usenet/BitTorrent indexers, Lidarr-extended introduces the ability to download high-quality audio directly from streaming services like and manages music video acquisition. Key Features of Lidarr-extended
Disclaimer: This is a draft guide. Specific commands and image names may change based on the maintainer. Always check the latest documentation for your specific Docker image. The original incarnation was a Docker container that
While standard Lidarr has built-in tagging, Lidarr-Extended elevates audio curation through deep integration with —the gold standard of CLI music taggers.
The backbone of the music video downloading feature is yt-dlp (a fork of youtube-dl). When Lidarr adds a new track, the extended script searches YouTube, Vevo, or Tidal for the matching official music video, downloads it in your preferred resolution (up to 4K), and embeds the proper metadata tags. 2. Specialized Lyrics Downloaders
For example, a power user can structure their library like: Music/Artist Name/Singles/2025 - Song Title (FLAC)/
