[grmrgecko]

This is the one and only issue I have with Kodi.

I want a source which just shows every single file and does not filter based on type, but also keeps track of media (music/videos) on what I have watched.

Kodi is the only solution I can find for tracking media on Linux that is any good. The reason I need to see all files is I store things such as text files and images with my media and like to be able to view them. Sometimes my videos also includes a CD which I rip and place with the videos.

I do not use any of the Kodi library features, I hate it, I want to organize my own stuff my own way. I just have folders added and browse the folders manually.

[Ned Scott]

Videos -> files

I actually did this for a few years when I first started using XBMC/Kodi. Only later did I bother with the library.

[grmrgecko]

Videos -> files

I actually did this for a few years when I first started using XBMC/Kodi. Only later did I bother with the library.

I have been using this for years too, but doesn't solve my issue.

Try creating a folder called images and store some jpgs in it. Try visiting it from the interface. You can't because it's filtered to videos only,

[Ned Scott]

If you want to go that far then you can just use the File manager (wiki) and a skin that maps the file manager to the home screen.

[grmrgecko]

If you want to go that far then you can just use the File manager (wiki) and a skin that maps the file manager to the home screen.

Problems:
Does not keep track of items played.
Does not allow sorting by date.
Has two panels which is not needed in my case.

This does not solve my issue.