Automatic version grouping for movies

October 5, 2018

... as I was tired of manually grouping all my movie versions into groups after each recreation of the db, I created a plugin to help with that.

The use case is having movies, that belong together spread around and not being able to easily match the emby naming conventions, but still having the desire to present them as one item with multiple versions.

The plugin works similar to the auto boxsets, but does the "movie versions grouping" - it will group all movies based on their TMDB id into one item, regardless of where they're placed and how they're named.

I made that for myself - however, if anybody is interested, attached is a plugin that solves this issue.

Attached version is for current 3.6.0.49 beta Server, do NOT use it with stable release!

Plugin is alpha state, you should only use it, if you are willing to backup your db (there is no way to revert the changes otherwise!) and manually put the dll in the server plugin directory.

Do not use it in your production environment before having tested in a test environment that you're fine with what it does - seriously! ;-).

Note: There is a known bug in the web GUI presentation which is described here, which needs to be fixed on emby side.

Edit: the mentioned display bug in BoxSets is fixed in Emby now, thanks Luke.

AutoCollections-for3-6-0-49-betaServer.zip

AutoCollections-for3-6-0-75-betaServer.zip

AutoCollections-for-4.1.0.15-betaServer.zip

AutoCollections-for-4.2.0.17-betaServer.zip (4.6.0.10 and before)

4.6.4.0 and above (does not require beta server as version number has been surpassed)

AutoCollections-for-4.6.0.22-betaServer.zip

~~Note: Original version will cause issue with other new plugins like Top Picks.~~

Updates by community members:

v.1.0.0.4

New update thanks to @Cheesegeezer

Looks like we've managed to update the plugin, to be current Emby Server 4.7.7 (minimum).

Some Changes to be aware of

Automatic Library scan and updates are disabled, too many things are triggering library scans at the moment and entering into an endless loop which will crash the server.
Moved to a Scheduled task now.
Fully Locked item Metadata can be ignored in the Plugin Settings for grouping. (Partial field may have worked before but you need to Lock the item itself now)
".strm" files are ignored from any processing
New plugin Graphics with a big nod to MikePlanet
This is always Mikes plugin and the work he has done is fantastic. - We only did essential maintenance to keep this alive for you peeps.

AutoCollections_1.0.0.4.zip

v1.0.0.5

Removed Top Pick Items from the available item list
re introduced the auto scanning... this will take place 1 min after an item event is detected
re introduced auto run after a library scan
tested against top pick plugin and there is no endless looping... but please test
fixed the locked items bug.

Good luck and let me know how the testing goes.

AutoCollections.v1.0.0.5.zip

v.1.0.0.9

New update thanks to @Hoptional

Added option whether to Merge items across different libraries
Compatible with nested folder structures, the "Top Picks", and the "New Releases" plugin
Improved logging

AutoCollections_1.0.0.9-libraryoption.dll

Edited May 20, 2024 by GrimReaper
Version bump

October 5, 2018

Mike,

Looks like a good plugin...

What do you need for testing results to move forward to make it more stable?

What versions of Beta are supported?

Can you apply the plugin to a specific library or does it affect all libraries?

Thanks!

October 5, 2018

regarding more stable: I use it regulary (means it is installed - it does all it's magic in the background) and it works for me - for me personally it is stable enough ;-)

versions: emby server version 3.6.0.49+ - as this one had breaking changes for the plugin. Former versions need an older version of the plugin.

Re specific library: no, it will do the grouping for all movies based on their tmdb-id, regardless of their location.

If you add a movie to your library, it will check, if the movie already exists and group it with the existin one(s) - if there is already a collection, it will add it.

Edited October 5, 2018 by MikePlanet

October 5, 2018

Thats great thanks.

Where are logs incase of issues?

I'm running latest beta so no issues there.... I will install and report back.

Thanks

October 5, 2018

Where are logs incase of issues?

Log entries are written in the emby server log - as most plugins do

October 5, 2018

Just deployed this and worked instantly Will test within app now.

December 21, 2018

I have installed this in Emby Version 3.6.0.76 beta - does anybody know if it still works with newer version? I can see the plugin but movies are not being grouped.

December 21, 2018

I have installed this in Emby Version 3.6.0.76 beta - does anybody know if it still works with newer version? I can see the plugin but movies are not being grouped.

It needs an update since beta 75, I uploaded a newer version to first post.

January 20, 2019

@@Luke - Can we get something like this built in to span cross-directories for movies? Similar to TV Shows?

January 20, 2019

It's possible for the future. thanks.

May 3, 2019

Looks like this doesn't work in the newest version:

*** Error Report ***
	Version: 4.2.0.1
	Command line: /opt/emby-server/system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /var/lib/emby -ffdetect /opt/emby-server/bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /opt/emby-server/bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /opt/emby-server/bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3 -updatepackage emby-server-deb_{version}_amd64.deb
	Operating system: Unix 4.20.10.6
	64-Bit OS: True
	64-Bit Process: True
	User Interactive: True
	Runtime: file:///opt/emby-server/system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll
	Processor count: 4
	Program data path: /var/lib/emby
	Application directory: /opt/emby-server/system
	System.MissingMethodException: System.MissingMethodException: Method not found: 'Int32 MediaBrowser.Controller.Entities.Video.get_MediaSourceCount()'.
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.<>c.<UpdateCollection>b__24_0(Video i)
	   at System.Linq.Enumerable.TryGetFirst[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source, Func`2 predicate, Boolean& found)
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.UpdateCollection(IGrouping`2 collection)
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.CreateAllCollections(IProgress`1 progress, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
	Source: AutoCollections
	TargetSite: Boolean <UpdateCollection>b__24_0(MediaBrowser.Controller.Entities.Video)

Possible for you to fix this op?

Thanks!

May 5, 2019

Looks like this doesn't work in the newest version:

*** Error Report ***
	Version: 4.2.0.1
	Command line: /opt/emby-server/system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /var/lib/emby -ffdetect /opt/emby-server/bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /opt/emby-server/bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /opt/emby-server/bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3 -updatepackage emby-server-deb_{version}_amd64.deb
	Operating system: Unix 4.20.10.6
	64-Bit OS: True
	64-Bit Process: True
	User Interactive: True
	Runtime: file:///opt/emby-server/system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll
	Processor count: 4
	Program data path: /var/lib/emby
	Application directory: /opt/emby-server/system
	System.MissingMethodException: System.MissingMethodException: Method not found: 'Int32 MediaBrowser.Controller.Entities.Video.get_MediaSourceCount()'.
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.<>c.<UpdateCollection>b__24_0(Video i)
	   at System.Linq.Enumerable.TryGetFirst[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source, Func`2 predicate, Boolean& found)
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.UpdateCollection(IGrouping`2 collection)
	   at AutoCollections.Plugin.CreateAllCollections(IProgress`1 progress, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
	Source: AutoCollections
	TargetSite: Boolean <UpdateCollection>b__24_0(MediaBrowser.Controller.Entities.Video)

Possible for you to fix this op?

Thanks!

I have attached an updated version to the first post, that I use with current 4.3.0.1 Server.

Edited July 7, 2019 by MikePlanet

May 6, 2019

I have attached an updated version to the first post, that I use with current 4.3.0.1 Server.

Thank you, much appreciated!

May 14, 2019

Hi

Just want to thank you.

Great plugin.

June 21, 2019

Hey Mike - Did you have the latest .dll available? The one in the first posted mark 4.1.0.15 doesn't work with Beta 4.2.0.18

2019-06-21 20:23:36.191 Error App: Error sending web socket message Sessions
*** Error Report ***
Version: 4.2.0.18
Command line: /system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /config -ffdetect /bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3
Operating system: Unix 4.18.0.21
64-Bit OS: True
64-Bit Process: True
User Interactive: True
Runtime: file:///system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll
Processor count: 8
Program data path: /config
Application directory: /system
System.ObjectDisposedException: System.ObjectDisposedException: The CancellationTokenSource has been disposed.
   at System.Threading.CancellationTokenSource.ThrowObjectDisposedException()
   at System.Threading.CancellationTokenSource.get_Token()
   at MediaBrowser.Controller.Net.BasePeriodicWebSocketListener`2.SendData(Tuple`3 tuple)
Source: System.Private.CoreLib
TargetSite: Void ThrowObjectDisposedException()

Edited June 21, 2019 by jaketame

June 22, 2019

Hi... Where Do I put this DLL on my QNAP?

June 22, 2019

Hi... Where Do I put this DLL on my QNAP?

Your log will tell you near the top.

From logs found in QNAP section

Program data path: /share/CACHEDEV1_DATA/.qpkg/EmbyServer/programdata



/share/CACHEDEV1_DATA/.qpkg/EmbyServer/programdata/plugins

Edited June 22, 2019 by Happy2Play

June 22, 2019

yeah... then I have to learn how to use putty/ftp, ie.. hehe.

June 22, 2019

I was not hard..

Just installed Putty

And used this command:

addshare EMBY "/share/CACHEDEV1_DATA/.qpkg/EmbyServer/programdata" -uw:admin

Then went to fileshare on Qnap and found new created EMBY folder.. Uploaded that .DLL ínside EMBY/Plug-ins/ folder..

REstarted EMBY...

IT works... I got rid of all copies of films and they are found under film as different versions

Edited June 22, 2019 by jhalttu

July 7, 2019

Hey Mike - Did you have the latest .dll available? The one in the first posted mark 4.1.0.15 doesn't work with Beta 4.2.0.18

2019-06-21 20:23:36.191 Error App: Error sending web socket message Sessions
*** Error Report ***
Version: 4.2.0.18
Command line: /system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /config -ffdetect /bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3
Operating system: Unix 4.18.0.21
64-Bit OS: True
64-Bit Process: True
User Interactive: True
Runtime: file:///system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll
Processor count: 8
Program data path: /config
Application directory: /system
System.ObjectDisposedException: System.ObjectDisposedException: The CancellationTokenSource has been disposed.
   at System.Threading.CancellationTokenSource.ThrowObjectDisposedException()
   at System.Threading.CancellationTokenSource.get_Token()
   at MediaBrowser.Controller.Net.BasePeriodicWebSocketListener`2.SendData(Tuple`3 tuple)
Source: System.Private.CoreLib
TargetSite: Void ThrowObjectDisposedException()

... I don't think the exception is related to the plugin; however, I updated the first post with a version that is compatible with current beta server.

Edited July 7, 2019 by MikePlanet

July 7, 2019

Yes that's why it's important to make sure to attach complete log files rather than snippets. Thanks.

July 7, 2019

Thanks, sorry for not including all the logs!

October 2, 2019

Hello everyone,

Mike this plugins is a greaaaaaaaat idea omg ! THATS WHAT I NEEEEEED !

Please guys can someone tells me if it is working with current version ? (4.2.1.0)

This feature should definitely be added as a native feature in emby! HUGE +1 !

October 5, 2019

@@MikePlanet I agree, just what I needed. Going to try it out, just curious, will it ever be available for official releases? Going to install beta to check it out.

Also, i'm new to Emby, but it seems there are numerous betas. Do you know if your latest plugin (4.2.0.17) works with the latest Emby beta server?

Edited October 5, 2019 by jhr1948

October 6, 2019

So I'm answering my own question, the latest AutoCollections is working with the most current beta.

@@Luke, Do you think Emby can ever integrate this natively? It works well, the only issue I see is that it if i have 4K and 1080p version of a file, it groups those with together even though I have created 2 separate libraries in Emby: 4K and Movies (1080p/720p). So in my 4k library all versions show up as options (1080p) and in my Movies Llibrary, all versions (including 4k) show up as options.

Not complaining, this cleaned up my library 10 fold

Thanks for your work @@MikePlanet

Edited October 6, 2019 by jhr1948

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