allow multiple users to edit the same playlist?

[deafhobbit]

is it possible for allow multiple users to edit the same playlist? i know this used to be possible before the recent update that allowed for private playlists. now though, it seems like only the user who created a playlist can edit it, even if they've set it to be public. is there any way to change this?

[TheDreadPirate]

The simplest workaround is to recreate the playlist that is public and then copy the contents of the XML file of the current playlist into the new one.

[deafhobbit]

Hi again. I know you responded to my other thread, but this is a separate, subsequent problem. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear.

I already did what you suggested here to solve the issue from that first thread. Re-creating the playlists as public and rebuilding them with the backed up playlist.xml files did make it so all users are able to see them. However, even though all users can see them, only the user who created them is able to edit them. Specifically, I created them while logged in on the admin account, but now neither myself or my partner can edit them when we're logged in with our user accounts. We can create new playlists of course, but we can't add or remove tracks from the existing ones, because they were created by the admin account.

I could of course re-create those playlists again while logged in under a user account, but that wouldn't really solve the problem. It would allow that user to edit the playlists, but not any other users. Is there any way to allow multiple users to edit a public playlist?

[TheDreadPirate]

Huh. Never tried that. You're right. Only the owner can edit the playlist. AFAIK, there is no way around that.

[deafhobbit]

That's unfortunate. It definitely was possible for multiple users to edit a playlist before, and it would be nice to have that feature back.

I submitted a feature request.

https://features.jellyfin.org/posts/2731...a-playlist

[Grant Williamson]

I Got Impatient Waiting for Official Support, So I Built a Hacky Yet Functional Workaround

--with Jellyfin still lacking this feature, I started banging my head on how to "just make it work." After too much coffee and frustration, I ended up writing my own super hacky solution: Playlist‑buddy.

What It Is
A lightweight tool that silently syncs one Jellyfin playlist with another — automatically and in both directions. (MUSIC ONLY AT THE MOMENT.)

What It Isn’t
“Production-ready,” foolproof, or officially supported by Jellyfin. Treat it like a beta prototype that might make your life easier.

What You Must Do
Read all the setup instructions and warnings carefully

Always back up your playlist XML files before syncing

Be thoughtful — especially when deleting or reordering tracks

Sound Useful? Check It Out
👉 github.com/grantpeterwilliamson/Playlist_buddy

Happy to help anyone who wants to give it a try. Just be mindful and tinker responsibly. Peace!

[I-G-1-1]

That's unfortunate. It definitely was possible for multiple users to edit a playlist before, and it would be nice to have that feature back.

I submitted a feature request.

https://features.jellyfin.org/posts/2731...a-playlist

It seems that someone already coded something but none merged it's work. Check here:
https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-web/pull/6383

and let they know that is a feature the users want!