LidaTube

LidaTube is a specialized music collection enhancement tool designed to work seamlessly with Lidarr to identify and acquire missing albums from YouTube sources. Using yt-dlp as its backend, it automatically searches for and downloads missing content, helping users complete their music collections with content that may not be available through traditional sources.

Key Features

• Seamless Lidarr Integration:

  • Direct integration with Lidarr installations
  • Automatic missing album detection and analysis
  • Real-time collection gap identification
  • Intelligent album prioritization and selection
  • Synchronized library updates and management
  • Compatible with existing Lidarr workflows

• Intelligent YouTube Search and Matching:

  • Advanced YouTube search algorithms
  • Album and artist matching logic
  • Track validation and verification
  • Quality assessment and selection
  • Duplicate detection and prevention
  • Search result ranking and optimization

• Advanced Download Capabilities:

  • yt-dlp backend for reliable downloading
  • High-quality audio extraction and conversion
  • Multiple format support and selection
  • Metadata preservation and enhancement
  • Automatic file organization and naming
  • Resume and retry functionality

• Comprehensive Automation:

  • Automatic missing album scanning
  • Scheduled search and download operations
  • Background processing and queue management
  • Progress tracking and status updates
  • Error handling and recovery mechanisms
  • Continuous monitoring and updates

• Smart Collection Management:

  • Gap analysis and completion tracking
  • Album prioritization based on preferences
  • Collection statistics and reporting
  • Download history and success tracking
  • Quality management and optimization
  • Library synchronization and updates

• Flexible Configuration:

  • Customizable search preferences and criteria
  • Quality settings and format selection
  • Download scheduling and automation options
  • Lidarr connection and authentication setup
  • Custom matching rules and filters
  • Performance tuning and optimization

• Self-Hosting Benefits:

  • Complete control over music collection completion
  • Privacy protection for music acquisition activities
  • Custom configuration for specific collection needs
  • Integration with existing music automation infrastructure
  • No dependency on external music services
  • Enhanced collection completeness and availability

Technical Specifications

• License: GPL-3.0
• Deployment: Docker containers
• Platforms: Cross-platform via Docker
• Requirements: Docker, Lidarr installation
• Backend: yt-dlp
• Architecture: Lidarr integration service with YouTube acquisition

Use Cases

• Collection Completion: Filling gaps in existing music libraries
• Rare Album Acquisition: Finding albums not available on traditional sources
• Archive Building: Creating comprehensive music archives
• Missing Content Recovery: Acquiring content missing from streaming services
• Collection Enhancement: Improving library completeness and diversity
• Automated Curation: Systematic collection building and maintenance

Unique Advantages

• Lidarr-Specific: Purpose-built for Lidarr integration and workflow
• Missing Album Focus: Specialized for gap filling and collection completion
• YouTube Integration: Access to vast YouTube music content library
• yt-dlp Powered: Reliable backend with extensive format support
• Automation-First: Minimal manual intervention required
• Open Source: GPL-3.0 licensed, transparent and customizable

⚠️ Note: This application depends on external YouTube services and may be subject to their terms of service and availability.

Based on the LidaTube GitHub repository, this tool provides users with an intelligent music collection completion solution that excels in Lidarr integration and YouTube content acquisition, making it ideal for music collectors and enthusiasts who use Lidarr and need to fill gaps in their collections with content from YouTube sources.