2019-03-15, 03:40
About
One of the new features in Kodi is the option to use python based scrapers.
The intent is to replace our current XML based scrapers in time with these new python scrapers.
I have created a python Artist and Album scraper for Kodi 19, that provide similar functionality as the current Universal scrapers.
Dowloads
If you are interested in helping out with testing the new scrapers, you can download them here:
Setup
Installation:
Settings > Addons > Install from zip file
Configuration (optional):
Settings > Addons > My Addons > Information providers > Artist information > Generic artist scraper > (context menu) > Settings
Settings > Addons > My Addons > Information providers > Album information > Generic album scraper > (context menu) > Settings
Activation:
Settings > Media > Music > Default provider for album information
Settings > Media > Music > Default provider for artist information
Testing
Please scan a small subset of your music collection with the new scrapers.
When finished scraping, check if all metadata/artwork is properly scraped in your music library.
In case you spot something is not as it should be, or if the scraper crashing during the scan:
please post a Debug Log.
One of the new features in Kodi is the option to use python based scrapers.
The intent is to replace our current XML based scrapers in time with these new python scrapers.
I have created a python Artist and Album scraper for Kodi 19, that provide similar functionality as the current Universal scrapers.
Dowloads
If you are interested in helping out with testing the new scrapers, you can download them here:
- Artist scraper: https://gitlab.com/ronie/metadata.generic.artists/
- Album scraper: https://gitlab.com/ronie/metadata.generic.albums/
Setup
Installation:
Settings > Addons > Install from zip file
Configuration (optional):
Settings > Addons > My Addons > Information providers > Artist information > Generic artist scraper > (context menu) > Settings
Settings > Addons > My Addons > Information providers > Album information > Generic album scraper > (context menu) > Settings
Activation:
Settings > Media > Music > Default provider for album information
Settings > Media > Music > Default provider for artist information
Testing
Please scan a small subset of your music collection with the new scrapers.
When finished scraping, check if all metadata/artwork is properly scraped in your music library.
In case you spot something is not as it should be, or if the scraper crashing during the scan:
please post a Debug Log.