# Dev/API Corner

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## [Does a plugin exist that will create a TV like channel based on your contents and friends?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-a-plugin-exist-that-will-create-a-tv-like-channel-based-on-your-contents-and-friends/175595)

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**Author:** [@rolandbird](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rolandbird)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-a-plugin-exist-that-will-create-a-tv-like-channel-based-on-your-contents-and-friends/175595 "2017-01-15T06:27:56Z")

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## [How to Cast Online Content to Plex Clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-cast-online-content-to-plex-clients/175882)

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**Author:** [@bvkcprabhu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bvkcprabhu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-cast-online-content-to-plex-clients/175882 "2017-01-15T03:20:54Z")

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## [Creating ObjectContainer Timeouts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/creating-objectcontainer-timeouts/175853)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/creating-objectcontainer-timeouts/175853 "2017-01-14T22:50:22Z")

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Hi, are there any Timeouts in creating the ObjectContainers? I have a Plugin with a method (route) in wich Iam creating a lot of DirectoryObject objects. But, before the creating process Iam calling a other method (subm…

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## [Adult scraper for VideosZ?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adult-scraper-for-videosz/175604)

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**Author:** [@dsfn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dsfn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/adult-scraper-for-videosz/175604 "2017-01-13T13:21:58Z")

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## [Channel Developer bag of tricks:  how to uncover deep links (e.g., to JSON data)?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/channel-developer-bag-of-tricks-how-to-uncover-deep-links-e-g-to-json-data/174447)

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**Author:** [@scooby138](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scooby138)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/channel-developer-bag-of-tricks-how-to-uncover-deep-links-e-g-to-json-data/174447 "2017-01-12T08:05:30Z")

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My first Channel (mst3k.bundle) had a simple target, one in which each URL of interest (basically, link to YouTube video) was embedded in plaintext on the original, user-viewed page. I’d like to take my understanding to…

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## [Install PlexPy on Raspberry that's running Rasplex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/install-plexpy-on-raspberry-thats-running-rasplex/175446)

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**Author:** [@chrisfro\_plex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chrisfro_plex)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/install-plexpy-on-raspberry-thats-running-rasplex/175446 "2017-01-11T21:10:24Z")

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Ok, I’ve searched the forums, but didn’t find any information. So I thought it’s a good idea to ask. I’ve installed PlexPy on my Mac just to test it and I liked what I saw :slight\_smile: Here’s my question : at home I’…

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## [Set default view of Plugins ObjectContainers to Detail](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-default-view-of-plugins-objectcontainers-to-detail/174970)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/set-default-view-of-plugins-objectcontainers-to-detail/174970 "2017-01-11T15:46:23Z")

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## [Displaying and playing local photos and videos?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/displaying-and-playing-local-photos-and-videos/174537)

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**Author:** [@cncb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cncb)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/displaying-and-playing-local-photos-and-videos/174537 "2017-01-09T14:45:10Z")

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## [Correctly handle feeds quality](https://forums.plex.tv/t/correctly-handle-feeds-quality/168819)

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**Author:** [@tuxity](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tuxity)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/correctly-handle-feeds-quality/168819 "2017-01-08T19:51:05Z")

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## [music video MP4 tags read into Plex with local assets agent like a mp3 not like a movie?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-video-mp4-tags-read-into-plex-with-local-assets-agent-like-a-mp3-not-like-a-movie/174979)

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**Author:** [@CKone01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CKone01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-video-mp4-tags-read-into-plex-with-local-assets-agent-like-a-mp3-not-like-a-movie/174979 "2017-01-08T15:24:43Z")

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## [PlexMusicPlayer for Alexa - Plex music playback on Echo devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmusicplayer-for-alexa-plex-music-playback-on-echo-devices/174055)

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**Author:** [@Tyzer34](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tyzer34)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmusicplayer-for-alexa-plex-music-playback-on-echo-devices/174055 "2017-01-07T13:26:41Z")

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## [Issues using the Plex YouTube Video Service - There was a problem playing this item](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-using-the-plex-youtube-video-service-there-was-a-problem-playing-this-item/174597)

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**Author:** [@KJKingJ](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KJKingJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-using-the-plex-youtube-video-service-there-was-a-problem-playing-this-item/174597 "2017-01-05T23:03:26Z")

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## [UTorrent to Plex FFMPEG Encoding automation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/utorrent-to-plex-ffmpeg-encoding-automation/174405)

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**Author:** [@badincite](https://forums.plex.tv/u/badincite)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/utorrent-to-plex-ffmpeg-encoding-automation/174405 "2017-01-05T00:44:27Z")

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## [Problem with access to PMS with Web API from inside a Plugin](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-access-to-pms-with-web-api-from-inside-a-plugin/174315)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-access-to-pms-with-web-api-from-inside-a-plugin/174315 "2017-01-04T20:36:49Z")

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## [Remote](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote/174345)

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**Author:** [@Bomca75\_hotmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bomca75_hotmail.com)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote/174345 "2017-01-04T20:08:40Z")

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## [Alter Table (metadata\_items)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alter-table-metadata_items/174145)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alter-table-metadata_items/174145 "2017-01-04T08:00:43Z")

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## [Is there an API to search for media entry in the database given a filename?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-an-api-to-search-for-media-entry-in-the-database-given-a-filename/174256)

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**Author:** [@redronin7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/redronin7)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-an-api-to-search-for-media-entry-in-the-database-given-a-filename/174256 "2017-01-04T03:28:01Z")

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## [Problems with a statement for a table in the sqlite database of plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-a-statement-for-a-table-in-the-sqlite-database-of-plex/174211)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-a-statement-for-a-table-in-the-sqlite-database-of-plex/174211 "2017-01-03T21:39:38Z")

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## [HBO Now Plex channel? (HBO Go channel as base?)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hbo-now-plex-channel-hbo-go-channel-as-base/99511)

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**Author:** [@grimmwerks](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grimmwerks)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hbo-now-plex-channel-hbo-go-channel-as-base/99511 "2017-01-03T14:43:43Z")

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## [Problems with Channel - hierarchical order to all in one page](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-channel-hierarchical-order-to-all-in-one-page/174134)

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**Author:** [@Sophos84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sophos84)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-with-channel-hierarchical-order-to-all-in-one-page/174134 "2017-01-03T10:38:26Z")

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## [How should I save the episodes?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-should-i-save-the-episodes/173831)

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**Author:** [@abprice30](https://forums.plex.tv/u/abprice30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-should-i-save-the-episodes/173831 "2017-01-02T15:55:45Z")

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## [Agents for pms on omv](https://forums.plex.tv/t/agents-for-pms-on-omv/173908)

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**Author:** [@lavine43](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lavine43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/agents-for-pms-on-omv/173908 "2017-01-02T01:51:48Z")

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## [iDashboard v1.0 Released](https://forums.plex.tv/t/idashboard-v1-0-released/145340)

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**Author:** [@causefx](https://forums.plex.tv/u/causefx)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/idashboard-v1-0-released/145340 "2016-12-31T18:10:37Z")

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Version 1.0 is ready for everyone. Same concept as Managethis but with more features… Password Security \[hashed in the ini file\] Ability to change password Guest support - choose which tabs guests can see Color cust…

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## [High Speed Channels Problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/high-speed-channels-problem/172742)

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**Author:** [@nickm11](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nickm11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/high-speed-channels-problem/172742 "2016-12-31T05:56:32Z")

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## [Plex Client for Enigma2](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-client-for-enigma2/14553)

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**Author:** [@DonDavici](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DonDavici)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-client-for-enigma2/14553 "2016-12-30T13:22:52Z")

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Hi all, i was wondering if there is a plex client for enigma2. i didn’t find one so i did some proof of concept. Everything looks good so far. and i am quite sure that it is possible to make one :slight\_smile: …

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## [\[BETA\] Organizr - New Dashboard (iDashboard Alternative)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-organizr-new-dashboard-idashboard-alternative/173412)

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**Author:** [@causefx](https://forums.plex.tv/u/causefx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-organizr-new-dashboard-idashboard-alternative/173412 "2016-12-29T16:19:33Z")

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## [How do I play a specific piece of media remotely through an HTTP request (playMedia command)?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-play-a-specific-piece-of-media-remotely-through-an-http-request-playmedia-command/170808)

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**Author:** [@Jaszzz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jaszzz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-play-a-specific-piece-of-media-remotely-through-an-http-request-playmedia-command/170808 "2016-12-29T03:28:56Z")

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## [write to text file in plugin resources directory](https://forums.plex.tv/t/write-to-text-file-in-plugin-resources-directory/173167)

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**Author:** [@xxNoxiouSxx](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xxNoxiouSxx)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/write-to-text-file-in-plugin-resources-directory/173167 "2016-12-28T15:53:05Z")

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## [Scripting Plex Home User PIN's?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scripting-plex-home-user-pins/172366)

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**Author:** [@jason.ferrell](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jason.ferrell)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scripting-plex-home-user-pins/172366 "2016-12-27T22:22:17Z")

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## [HDHomeRun won't work via Plex Media Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-wont-work-via-plex-media-server/152284)

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**Author:** [@WarrenWillis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/WarrenWillis)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hdhomerun-wont-work-via-plex-media-server/152284 "2016-12-27T02:25:12Z")

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