Lidarr

Lidarr is a sophisticated music collection manager designed specifically for Usenet and BitTorrent users who want to automate their music library building and maintenance. It provides intelligent monitoring of artists and albums, automatic quality upgrades, and comprehensive metadata management for serious music collectors.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Artist and Album Monitoring:

  • Intelligent artist tracking and monitoring
  • Automatic album release detection
  • Missing album identification and search
  • Discography management and completion
  • Release calendar and scheduling
  • Continuous monitoring for new content

• Advanced Download Automation:

  • Usenet integration with multiple indexers
  • BitTorrent support and management
  • RSS feed monitoring and processing
  • Multiple download client support
  • Automatic search and acquisition
  • Queue management and prioritization

• Intelligent Quality Management:

  • Customizable quality profiles and standards
  • Audio format selection and management
  • Bitrate optimization and preferences
  • Automatic quality upgrade detection
  • Custom format definitions and rules
  • Quality scoring and comparison

• Sophisticated Library Organization:

  • Automatic file organization and naming
  • Metadata extraction and management
  • Artist information and biography integration
  • Album artwork downloading and organization
  • Library structure optimization
  • Duplicate detection and handling

• Comprehensive Monitoring and Analytics:

  • Visual calendar view of releases
  • Real-time activity tracking and monitoring
  • Detailed history logging and reporting
  • Library statistics and analytics
  • System health checks and alerts
  • Performance monitoring and optimization

• Extensive Integration Capabilities:

  • MusicBrainz API for accurate metadata
  • Last.fm integration for enhanced information
  • Comprehensive notification system
  • RESTful API for third-party integration
  • Plugin support and extensibility
  • Cross-platform compatibility

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over music collection and automation
  • Privacy protection for music preferences and data
  • Custom quality standards and organization rules
  • Integration with existing download infrastructure
  • No dependency on streaming services
  • Enhanced music library ownership and management

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Docker containers, native binaries
• Platforms: Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
• Requirements: .NET runtime, download clients
• Database: SQLite
• Architecture: C# application with web interface

Use Cases

• Music Collection Building: Systematic building of comprehensive music libraries
• Quality Upgrades: Automatic improvement of existing music quality
• Release Monitoring: Tracking new releases from favorite artists
• Library Maintenance: Organizing and managing large music collections
• Discography Completion: Finding and acquiring missing albums
• Format Standardization: Ensuring consistent audio formats and quality

Unique Advantages

• Music-Specialized: Purpose-built for music collection management
• Quality-Focused: Advanced quality management and upgrade capabilities
• Metadata-Rich: Comprehensive music metadata and information
• Automation-First: Intelligent automation with minimal manual intervention
• Professional-Grade: Enterprise-level features for serious collectors
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

Based on the Lidarr GitHub repository, this tool provides users with a professional-grade music collection management solution that excels in automation and quality control, making it ideal for music enthusiasts, audiophiles, and collectors who need systematic, high-quality music library building and maintenance.