[K0D1User1138]

Thanks. Still a little unclear about how multiple versions are named but cool to see this feature being worked on. Though I currently use JellyFin to manage my media server and feed to Kodi a a client so unsure if this becomes compatible between the 2 as well.

The discussion of Extras is nice to see though I've not found any current working and supported version of these types of add-ons function as neat and clean as the old defunct version taht still does what I need as I need even with some concession.

I too use and author a media sharing solution.  For this to work with them the addon code which syncs from the sharing solution centralized server will need to be updated to support the new Kodi video database table structures.  That part is likely doable which would allow collections / movie versions to sync from the centralized server to Kodi.  The bigger challenge will be pushing changes made in the Kodi GUI up to the centralized media server (i.e. adding a new movie version).  It is unlikely for that to ever really work without API support on the centralized server and if there is a way for the addon / client to catch the calls with Kodi to trigger an update via the API.  All this means is administration would need to be done via the centralized server, which is likely what happens with most solutions vs. from a client.  I only allow clients to make minor changes like clear the playcount or bookmarks / resume pointers.   MySQL may be the exception here given its architecture.  Jellyfin, Plex, Mezzmo etc..  will have to deal with the items I mention.

This is a great addition for stand-alone Kodi instances but for multiple instances with sharing solutions the mileage will vary.  


Thanks,

Jeff

If I recall, Jellyfin already has a mechanism for multiple versions (though it's been a bit since I looked into it) but that made complications when pushed to Kodi. JF also has a built in natives method for easily handling extras which has been absent from Kodi forever. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see how things progress.

Edit * Just looking into the way JF handles different versions now and had a thought for BOTH JF and Kodi. If you could have your general movie stardard version set up in a regular folder per usual, then a sub-folder for the different versions you want to include, similar to an Extras folder. Then the ability to access the different versions from a button similar to how this Kodi method seems to and something similar in JF.

Just spitballing ideas while my brain is still functioning here.