Plugins/Add-Ons to Construct Jellyfin Library Based on Folder and Path Data?

[innerspaceboy]

The community (and mod in particular) was fantastically helpful with my original folder permission issue, but I have another issue I'm hoping I can resolve without modifying the media content filenames and paths themselves.

I'd originally constructed my library of over 6,100 movies and TV shows using a folder-based navigational structure with TV and feature film content subfoldered together in the same "Video 2023" parent folder, (not relegated to separate distinguishing parent folders to separate movies vs shows).

Note: I also have a considerable amount of non-commercial content which is not indexed in any of the databases Jellyfin queries to populate title values and other metadata.

From what I've read in the official documentation, Jellyfin is particular about filenames and folder paths to designate seasons and other properties. As such, the vast majority of my content is mis-named in Jellyfin.

Are there any forks or alternative companion tools which would correct at the very least the titles of my media without my having to rename every episode and perform an entire restructuring of the folders?

I tried searching the forums and this was the closest solution I found - https://forum.jellyfin.org/t-how-to-rapi...llyfin-way

Configuration Specs:
Local installation of Jellyfin Version 10.8.13 on an Ubuntu 20.04.6LTS filesystem with media on a dedicated second internal HDD.

System Details:
Jellyfin Version 10.8.13
Ubuntu 20.04.6LTS
7.5GB RAM
Intel Core i5-6500
OS is on a 120GB Intel SSD
Media is on a 10TB internal WD HDD

Thanks for any suggestions!

[TheDreadPirate]

The only way around this is to already have images and NFO files with all your metadata in the same folder as your media. The Movies, Shows, and Music libraries are particular about folder structures and naming without them.

You can check out tools like Tiny Media Manager or (I think) Sonarr. I am pretty sure one or both of them can be used to create the NFO files and save images in your media folders.

[MisterMcDuck]

If you are forced to rename or move your library, might I recommend the concept of "hard links" if you're unaware. It will allow you to create a directory structure that Jellyfin is amenable to without losing your original naming system.

With that much media, I'd probably consider scripting the changes if possible.

[innerspaceboy]

Thank you both. I'll give tinyMediaManager a try first. I'll need a little time to tread lightly so as not to mistakenly make sweeping changes to the library. (I have well-over 1,100 non-commercial files which won't exist in the standard databases.)

I appreciate the suggestions.