Lidarr isn't really meant for that so you're always going to fighting things I unfortunately
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I have tried https://github.com/sirk123au/ArrTools lidarr_add_from_list.py Add Artists from a csv formatted file. with little luck.
I spent quite a bit of time matching the artist ID and i just got repeated errors - mostly around headers in my sheet, then commas and tabs. I used the csv template in the hub but gave up after a whilst. Even then if i had managed to succeed this just brings the artist list, not the song etc.
Try mixarr
Having a look thanks.
Looks like mixarr is for discovering new content? is that true? It does not seem to import or pull old content. I am happy to told they do if i am wrong.
Import lists for adding the artist. You can see it to only monitor the specific album of that track. You can also mass import all your followed artists.
directly from lidarr Add Import List - Custom List? or using a different tool?
Not sure how to automate the partial album part. You might have an easier time just letting lidarr snatch the full albums and then culling tracks afterwards. You can connect slskd directly in lidarr with a plugin if that helps.
Spotify list import is broken right now, so you have to wait until they get around to fixing it. It's a big hurdle for migrating to lidarr. You can import lists from some other places like listenbrainz and last.fm, so you might be able to accomplish something through those.
Thanks for the reply, I have lots of single songs rather than albums...culling would be even more problematic. I grabbed my Spotify stuff a whilst ago as xls. I have also been using Qbuz obuz for quite a some time and have them in there .
I have lots of single songs rather than albums
Lidarr is not for you, then. Lidarr has a very particular workflow, and playlists like yours aren't it.
If you find an effective way to import the Spotify lists please share!
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