Package: plex-nfs-watchdog
Plex NFS WatchdogA utility to trigger Plex partial-scans on NFS configurations, on which inotify is not supportedTable of Contents📖 About The Project⚙️ Getting StartedPrerequisitesInstallationUsageNotes💫 Contributing🤝 Support⚠️ License🛠️ Built With:book: About The ProjectInotify is a Linux kernel subsystem that allows monitoring changes to files and directories in real-time. It is commonly used by applications to watch for changes in files or directories and respond accordingly.Plex makes use of inotify to perform partial scans when a file is added or removed from a directory. This allows Plex to update its library without having to perform a full scan.Running Plex Media Server with the library located on Network File System (NFS) mounted directories will not trigger such partial scans because inotify doesn't work on NFS. When a file is changed on an NFS mount, it doesn't trigger an inotify event on the client side.Plex NFS Watchdogis a utility that can be installed on the machine that produces inotify to monitors directories for changes and triggers a partial scan on the Plex Media Server instance installed in a different machine when a change is detected by invoking the Plex API.(back to top):gear: Getting StartedTo usePlex NFS Watchdogyou must ensure that on all machines involved the Plex's Library sections use the same folder name.The folder path can be different on each machine, but the folder name must be the same.This is important because the utility will use the folder name to trigger the partial scan.For example, if you have a library section called "Movies" and the folder name is "Movies", the utility will trigger a partial scan on the "Movies" library section when a change is detected in the "Movies" folder.(back to top)PrerequisitesObtain the Plex Authentication Token for your Plex Media Server instance. You can find instructions on how to do thishere.(back to top)InstallationYou can install this tool as a Python Module usingpipor executing the script directly.If you want to install the tool as a Python Module:Install the module using pip:pip install plex-nfs-watchdogYou can run the tool using:plex-nfs-watchdogIf you want to use the script directly:Clone the repository anywhere on your pc:git clone https://github.com/LightDestory/PlexNFSWatchdogInstall the requirements usingpip(create avenvif you want):pip install -r requirements.txtRun directly from source:python ./src/plex_nfs_watchdog/plex_nfs_watchdog.py(back to top)UsageThis utility requires the following arguments to work:ArgumentRole--scan | -sManually triggers a partial-scan on the given paths--daemon | -dStarts a watchdog daemon to automatically triggers a partial-scan on the given pathsRequires:--intervaland--listeners--paths | -p[PATHS...]A list of folder paths--host | -HHOSTThe host of the Plex serverDefault:http://localhost:32400--token | -tTOKENThe token of the Plex server--interval | -iINTERVAL[OPTIONAL]The interval in seconds to wait between partial-scans--listeners | -l[LISTENERS...][OPTIONAL]The event type to watch:move,modify,create,delete,io_close,io_openManual Scan example:plex-nfs-watchdog --scan --paths /path/to/library_section1/section_chield1 --host http://localhost:32400 --token YOUR_TOKENDaemon Scan example:plex-nfs-watchdog --daemon --paths /path/to/library_section1 --host http://localhost:32400 --token YOUR_TOKEN --interval 150 --listeners move modify create delete(back to top)NotesAfter the first successful run, a cache config file containing Plex's host and token will be created in the user's home directory. This file will be used for subsequent runs, so you don't have to provide them every time.(back to top):dizzy: ContributingIf you are interested in contributing, please refer toContributing Guidelinesfor more information and take a look at open issues. Ask any questions you may have and you will be provided guidance on how to get started.Thank you for considering contributing.(back to top):handshake: SupportIf you find value in my work, please consider making a donation to help me create, and improve my projects.Your donation will go a long way in helping me continue to create free software that can benefit people around the world.(back to top):warning: LicenseThe content of this repository is distributed under the GNU GPL-3.0 License. SeeLICENSEfor more information.(back to top):hammer_and_wrench: Built WithPythonWatchdogPlexAPI(back to top)