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How can I delete some metadata for an entire library - guardian1691 - 2024-12-09
I added the lyrics plugin and scanned my entire library before realizing I didn't have my metadata set to go in the same directory as the media files. I fixed it but now all of the songs technically have lyrics downloaded, so the nightly task doesn't make any changes. Is there a way to mass delete all of the downloaded files?
If it makes a difference, my server is on a Windows machine, and I know some metadata is in the ProgramData directory, I just don't want to blow away my entire server's metadata.
RE: How can I delete some metadata for an entire library - TheDreadPirate - 2024-12-09
Stop Jellyfin, make a backup of the Jellyfin ProgramData folder. Then you can try finding and deleting all of the .lrc files in subfolders in C:\ProgramData\Jellyfin\Server\metadata\library\*.
Your other option is to "replace all metadata" for the music library. But that could affect any manual identification you had to do. If that isn't a concern, replace all metadata would be the simplest route.
RE: How can I delete some metadata for an entire library - guardian1691 - 2024-12-13
That worked, thanks! Out of curiosity, why stop Jellyfin first? I didn't do that and didn't notice any negative side effects.
RE: How can I delete some metadata for an entire library - TheDreadPirate - 2024-12-13
So you ensure that your database isn't being written to when you make your backup. Making a copy while a database operation is in progress is great way to have a corrupt backup.