Lidarr-extended [updated] Jun 2026
Add a custom script that runs sox or spek on downloaded files. If the spectral analysis shows transcoding (e.g., a fake FLAC that originated as a 128kbps MP3), Lidarr-Extended can automatically reject the download and search for a better copy.
Lidarr struggles with multi-editions of the same album. You might want the Japanese edition (with bonus tracks) and the US vinyl edition. Lidarr typically sees them as duplicates. Lidarr-Extended introduces granular edition management. lidarr-extended
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