How to Change the Content Type for a Library

[Carlo 4550]

Since server version 4.8+, all library options (including library Content Type) are db-only and any desired changes need to be done via Emby Server REST API service (previous method of changing options via options.xml files is deprecated).

Method below describes using Swagger:

1. Access Swagger by navigating to your Dashboard>scroll to the bottom of the page>select "API" hyperlink

 

2. Obtain library "Id" from /Library/VirtualFolders/Query endpoint:

Find relevant library "Id" in the response:

 

3. In /Library/VirtualFolders/LibraryOptions, change "Id" to the one obtained above and "ContentType" to desired type (valid ContentType strings listed below). Execute.

 

4. You can check Settings>Library tab or query /Library/VirtualFolders/Query endpoint to confirm Content Type change

 

Valid Content Types

Audio books
"ContentType": "audiobooks"

Camera Uploads
"ContentType": "homevideos"

Collections
"ContentType": "boxsets"

Home videos & photos
"ContentType": "homevideos"

Movies
"ContentType": "movies"

Music
"ContentType": "music"

Music Videos
"ContentType": "musicvideos"

Playlists
"ContentType": "playlists"

TV shows
"ContentType": "tvshows"

Edited February 17 by GrimReaper
Updated method