Extend updated extra file import functionality to organize/rename action #4024

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opened 2026-02-20 03:00:56 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

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Originally created by @anthonyrom on GitHub (Oct 27, 2024).

Is there an existing issue for this?

I have searched the existing open and closed issues

Although extra file imports will be "fixed" by #4370, extra file rules are not applied when running the rename/organize action. This mainly applies to configuring Lidarr with an existing library. As-is, running the organize/rename action will leave those extra files in the old directory.

Describe the solution you'd like

It would make sense to apply the user's choice of extra file handling on import to the rename/organize action. This would greatly smooth the process of setting up Lidarr for existing libraries, and seems like a sensible default behavior.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Currently this case must be handled manually by the user. Creating a script to parse your existing music library and move files is not straightforward, since the script would need to know the destination folder for each source folder, i.e., would need to somehow interface with Lidarr to match the source folder to a release and then get the correct destination path.

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I'm happy to work on this feature but would like to open this up to see if there is interest first.

Originally created by @anthonyrom on GitHub (Oct 27, 2024). ### Is there an existing issue for this? - [X] I have searched the existing open and closed issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe Although extra file imports will be "fixed" by #4370, extra file rules are not applied when running the rename/organize action. This mainly applies to configuring Lidarr with an existing library. As-is, running the organize/rename action will leave those extra files in the old directory. ### Describe the solution you'd like It would make sense to apply the user's choice of extra file handling on import to the rename/organize action. This would greatly smooth the process of setting up Lidarr for existing libraries, and seems like a sensible default behavior. ### Describe alternatives you've considered Currently this case must be handled manually by the user. Creating a script to parse your existing music library and move files is not straightforward, since the script would need to know the destination folder for each source folder, i.e., would need to somehow interface with Lidarr to match the source folder to a release and then get the correct destination path. ### Anything else? I'm happy to work on this feature but would like to open this up to see if there is interest first.

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@tty418 commented on GitHub (Nov 29, 2024):

Hey @anthonyrom I am still waiting for a review of my PR. I saw you mentioned an issue with the implementation, could you elaborate on that? From what I remember, I reworked the implementation to handle various common cases and also included rename/reorg handling. So if memory serves me right, moving extras should work.

A quick list of repro steps and maybe a screenshot or two would help! Also can you double-check which version you are using? There might be a few similarly tagged images, so make sure that you are on this one:
ghcr.io/linuxserver-labs/prarr:lidarr-extras-for-albums-2.3.1.4170 (at https://github.com/linuxserver-labs/prarr/pkgs/container/prarr/208635980?tag=lidarr-extras-for-albums-2.3.1.4170 )

Regards!

@tty418 commented on GitHub (Nov 29, 2024): Hey @anthonyrom I am still waiting for a review of my PR. I saw you mentioned an issue with the implementation, could you elaborate on that? From what I remember, I reworked the implementation to handle various common cases and also included rename/reorg handling. So if memory serves me right, moving extras should work. A quick list of repro steps and maybe a screenshot or two would help! Also can you double-check which version you are using? There might be a few similarly tagged images, so make sure that you are on this one: `ghcr.io/linuxserver-labs/prarr:lidarr-extras-for-albums-2.3.1.4170` (at https://github.com/linuxserver-labs/prarr/pkgs/container/prarr/208635980?tag=lidarr-extras-for-albums-2.3.1.4170 ) Regards!