[LongMan]

It would be really sad if this dies. We see a lot of complaints about 'hacky code' in these forums and on GitHub. This was/is an opportunity to do it in a structured way that is maintainable and extendable. I am sure that if he wanted to 'hack' the feature on, it would have been in already.

The last test files that he released were very close. I suspect with other changes that have gone in it might be closer now. He had gotten as far as the client plugin being in python and having significantly less code and complexity compared to the current offerings.

We should bear in mind that this is not just about Emby. It allows Kodi itself to act as a central server. That part was actually working quite well.

In addition, It would allow for functionality that does not exists any where else.

1. One could use Emby for video and another server for music or audio books. or Plex Subsonic etc
   
2. Owing to the importer being in Kodi, it offers a lower bar to entry for new servers. Compare the compexity of the plugins below as an example
   

Embycon
Emby Media Importer
Emby for kodi