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is there a media server that allows you to sort by folder path/file name? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year ago by ktran12@alien.top to c/main@selfhosted.forum
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hi, i have tried jellyfin and navidrome, they are both amazing but it is lacking the basic feature of exploring file directory/path. my music library is mostly mixtapes and single tracks, and i have it sorted by the folders/file names for easy access. most of my library is not albums nor do they have the proper id3 tag, jellyfin and navidrome only lets me search my files by artists, album, or song. is there an alternative that let's you browse the folder hierarchy? for more context, poweramp is the only app i ever purchased because of it's features and it allows you to play music by searching through the folder hierarchy instead of only playlists and id3 tags. sadly, it does not support hosted media servers

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[–] MrFortem@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hi there

I also like to able to browse through folders. Luckily for you, it is actually possible in Jellyfin itself! In your administrator dashboard > Libraries > Display (or view idk) at the top, check the first box. This adds an extra library of some sort to your home screen in which folders are shown.

Hope this helps !

[–] ktran12@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

thank you! i did not know this, i thought i looked everywhere. i am glad you responded

[–] narcabusesurvivor18@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That would be Plex ;)

[–] flecom@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

plexamp music client for plex can do folder view

i use poweramp on my phone/car head unit, great app

[–] Blok82@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Thats why i started using MStream :-)