I would love to be able to create a custom metadata file to be put into a directory with the media much like subtitle and poster files are currently implemented. It could be an XML file that would have the same fields as displayed in the Plex screen (and presumably similar to the structure in the …

I would create a custom metadata file just like I find or create a poster file when what is being offered by IMDB or TVDB just doesn’t look or feel right.

you could try the “Metadata agents for exported XBMC library” which uses “.nfo” sidecar files with your media. They are actually XML files that you can create/edit yourself. I use that agent in a libraries I have set up specifically for trailers and music videos, as well as the few times the regul…

Using .nfo files is a great idea. Can Plex server be configured to look for .nfo files before going out and looking at IMDB or TVDB?

Here’s some info the Kodi community has done on .nfo files: http://kodi.wiki/view/NFO_files/Movies No need to reinvent the wheel unless you can make a better one.

[Feature Request] metadata file like the poster file . . .

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[Feature Request] metadata file like the poster file . . .

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