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Local Libraries

Local libraries provide a way to schedule media directly from folders; no media server is necessary.

Metadata​

With local libraries, ErsatzTV will read metadata from NFO files, falling back to a minimal amount of metadata if NFO files are not found.

Add Libraries​

ErsatzTV provides four local libraries by default, one for each supported media kind: Movies, Shows, Music Videos, Other Videos and Songs. Additional libraries can be added under Media Sources > Local.

Add Media Items​

To add media items to a local library under Media Sources > Local, click the edit button for the library:

Local Libraries Edit Icon

In the Path field, enter the path where your media files of the appropriate kind are stored:

Add Local Library Path

Finally, click Add Path.

When you have added all of your media paths, click Save Changes and ErsatzTV will scan and import your media items.