Files delete but empty directory (folder) remains on filesystem

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Server Version#: Version 1.23.5.4801
Player Version#: Version 4.61.2

Using the web interface, when I Get Info > Delete Files the entry is removed from the interface and library.

There is no error surfaced and everything appears like it worked.

However, when I verify on the filesystem itself, while the files are in fact deleted, the (now empty) directory remains.

I have Settings > Library > Allow media deletion checked.

I’m using Docker on Synology with LSIO images.

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After some forum searching, it appears this is normal behaviour for Plex. TIL

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This missing feature annoys me too. As a workaround, I readd the Folder on different name, and after it removes the old one. This way the deleted folders disappear. This is still easier than removing the empty folders one by one (altough I admint I don’t even know how to remove the empty folders maually :D).