Custom home items - Revision history

Karellen: fix DPL code

2026-06-17T03:42:00Z

fix DPL code

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Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-01-29T02:48:28Z

Updated for v20

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	A commonly asked question is how can the Movie, TV Show or Music Library be further separated so not every title is in one big list.		A commonly asked question is how can the Movie, TV Show or Music Library be further separated so not every title is in one big list.

	<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' ~~in addition to the items~~ that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding ''Home Movies, Kids Movies, Sports, Documentaries'' and other menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create additional '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding ''Home Movies, Kids Movies, Sports, Documentaries'' and other menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />


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	{{main\|Skins}}		{{main\|Skins}}

	The first requirement for modifying your main menu is to install a skin that supports such customization. Most skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their ~~Mod~~ versions from the Kodi Forum, have support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.		The first requirement for modifying your main menu is to install a skin that supports such customization. Most skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their modded versions from the Kodi Forum, have support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.


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	! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with ~~v18 Leia~~		! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with v19 Matrix
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	! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with ~~v19 Matrix~~		! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with v20 Nexus
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	! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with ~~v20 Nexus~~		! scope="row" style="width:500px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"\| List of skins compatible with v21 Omega
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	The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of filtering the media content. A number of methods are available for this...		The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of filtering the media content. A number of methods are available for this...
	*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.		*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.
	*'''[[~~Favorites~~]]'''		*'''[[Favourites]]'''
	*'''[[Video_nodes\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''		*'''[[Video_nodes\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''
	*'''[[Video_library_tags\|Video Library Tags]]'''		*'''[[Video_library_tags\|Video Library Tags]]'''
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	Step by step How To: guides are available below.		Step by step How To: guides are available below.

	If you are using a different skin you may be able to follow one of these guides as the process ~~is the same~~, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin, or you could ask in the forum for your skin.		If you are using a different skin you may be able to follow one of these guides as the process may be similar, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin, or you could ask in the forum for your skin.


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	{{top}}		{{top}}
	{{updated\|19}}		{{updated\|20}}

	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:Music_library]]		[[Category:Music_library]]

Karellen: Updated for v19

2021-07-20T01:31:01Z

Updated for v19

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	{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video_management\|Video management]]}}		{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video_management\|Video management]]}}
	~~[[File:CustomMenuItem25.jpg\|500px\|right]][[File:CustomMenuItem26.jpg\|500px\|right]]~~


	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	A commonly asked question is how can the Movie ~~Library or~~ TV Show Library be separated so not every ~~Movie or TV Show~~ is in one big section.		A commonly asked question is how can the Movie, TV Show or Music Library be further separated so not every title is in one big list.

			<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding ''Home Movies, Kids Movies, Sports, Documentaries'' and other menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />

	<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />

	~~This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.~~

	~~The following sections list the requirements to achieve your goal.~~		= Skins =
			{{main\|Skins}}

	'~~''{{red\|This modification does not work on the~~ default Estuary ~~skin}}'''~~		The first requirement for modifying your main menu is to install a skin that supports such customization. Most skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their Mod versions from the Kodi Forum, have support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.

	~~Any errors or omissions on this page, report '''''[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=327704 on the forum here]'''''~~

	= Skins =		{\| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="margin: 0.0em 0 0.0em 0em; {{border-radius\|5px}}; {{box-shadow\|0px\|1px\|3px\|#878787}};"
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			category = Leia_add-on_repository
			category = Skins
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	The first requirement for custom home items is using a skin that supports such customization. Most third party skins that can be downloaded from the Official Kodi Repository, or their Mod versions from the Kodi Forum, have some form of support for this. However, Kodi's default skins (previously Confluence for v16 and prior, and now Estuary for v17 and up) do not have home screen customization options.

	~~If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:~~		'''[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Forum listing of other available skins]'''
	* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306757 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v18],
	* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125 Modified versions of Confluence], the default theme in Kodi v16 and prior
	* [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Forum listing of other available skins]



	= Separating Media =		= Separating Media =
	The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of ~~distinguishing and separating~~ the media content. A number of methods are available for this...		The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of filtering the media content. A number of methods are available for this...
	*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.		*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.
	*'''[[Favorites]]'''		*'''[[Favorites]]'''
	*'''[[~~Custom_video_nodes~~\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''		*'''[[Video_nodes\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''
	*'''[[Video_library_tags\|Video Library Tags]]'''		*'''[[Video_library_tags\|Video Library Tags]]'''

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	== Estuary ==		== Estuary ==
	This is an advanced method for those familiar with coding. ~~Though it~~ will not create Custom Home Items, it will describe how to rename and reorganise the existing items.		This is an advanced method for those familiar with coding. It will not create Custom Home Items, but it will describe how to rename and reorganise the existing menu items.

	~~If you want to add Custom Home Items to Esturary, then consider using the Estuary Mod version. Links are in Section 2 above~~
	:'''{{big\|[[HOW-TO:Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items\|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''		:'''{{big\|[[HOW-TO:Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items\|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''

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	== Rapier Skin ==		== Rapier Skin ==
	:'''{{big\|[[Add-on:Rapier#Creating_a_custom_category\|Rapier Skin Custom Home Items]]}}'''		:'''{{big\|[[Add-on:Rapier#Creating_a_custom_category\|Rapier Skin Custom Home Items]]}}'''



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			File:CustomMenuItem25.jpg
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	{{top}}		{{top}}
			{{updated\|19}}

	~~{{updated\|18}}~~
	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:Music_library]]		[[Category:Music_library]]

Karellen at 00:59, 13 January 2021

2021-01-13T00:59:41Z

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	If you want to add Custom Home Items to Esturary, then consider using the Estuary Mod version. Links are in Section 2 above		If you want to add Custom Home Items to Esturary, then consider using the Estuary Mod version. Links are in Section 2 above
	:'''{{big\|[[Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items\|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''		:'''{{big\|[[HOW-TO:Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items\|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''


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	{{updated\|18}}		{{updated\|18}}
	~~[[Category:FAQ]]~~
	~~[[Category:Index]]~~
	~~[[Category:Guides]]~~
	~~[[Category:Manual]]~~
	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:~~General topics]]~~		[[Category:Music_library]]
	~~[[Category:First time user]]~~
	~~[[Category:Quick Start Guide~~]]

Karellen at 05:28, 7 December 2020

2020-12-07T05:28:24Z

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	~~<section begin="intro" />~~A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.		A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.

	It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.		<section begin="intro" />It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.<section end="intro" />

	This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.~~<section end="intro" />~~		This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.

	The following sections list the requirements to achieve your goal.		The following sections list the requirements to achieve your goal.

Karellen: Updated for v18

2019-04-18T23:44:17Z

Updated for v18

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	If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:		If you like the look of the default skin, but still need custom home items, here are some possible solutions:
	* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=267343 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v17],
	* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306757 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v18],		* [https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306757 Modified version of Estuary for Kodi v18],
	* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125 Modified versions of Confluence], the default theme in Kodi v16 and prior		* [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=125 Modified versions of Confluence], the default theme in Kodi v16 and prior
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	If you want to completely separate the library you can also use '''''[[Profiles]]''''', where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.		If you want to completely separate the library you can also use '''''[[Profiles]]''''', where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.
	{{see also\|Profiles}}		{{see also\|Profiles}}



	= How To: Guide =		= How To: Guide =
	~~A step~~ by step How To: ~~guide has been created to walk you through the process~~.		Step by step How To: guides are available below.

	~~For the purpose of this guide, Kodi v17.6 with the Aeon Nox 5: SiLVO skin is used.~~ If you are using a different skin the process is the same, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin.		If you are using a different skin you may be able to follow one of these guides as the process is the same, but you will need to find the appropriate screens in your skin, or you could ask in the forum for your skin.


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	[[Category:FAQ]]		[[Category:FAQ]]
	[[Category:Index]]		[[Category:Index]]

Karellen at 21:54, 3 May 2018

2018-05-03T21:54:28Z

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	== Aeon Nox Silvo Skin ==		== Aeon Nox Silvo Skin ==
	:'''{{big\|[[Custom_home_items/Aeon Nox Silvo\|How To: Create Custom Home Items]]}}'''		:'''{{big\|[[Custom_home_items/Aeon Nox Silvo\|How To: Create Custom Home Items]]}}'''



			== Estuary ==
			This is an advanced method for those familiar with coding. Though it will not create Custom Home Items, it will describe how to rename and reorganise the existing items.

			If you want to add Custom Home Items to Esturary, then consider using the Estuary Mod version. Links are in Section 2 above
			:'''{{big\|[[Estuary_Modification#Renaming_and_Reordering_Main_Menu_Items\|Estuary Renaming & Reordering Home Items]]}}'''

Karellen at 08:27, 2 March 2018

2018-03-02T08:27:16Z

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	{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video_management]]}}		{{mininav\|[[Video library]]\|[[Video_management\|Video management]]}}
	[[File:CustomMenuItem25.jpg\|500px\|right]][[File:CustomMenuItem26.jpg\|500px\|right]]		[[File:CustomMenuItem25.jpg\|500px\|right]][[File:CustomMenuItem26.jpg\|500px\|right]]

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	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]
			[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:General topics]]		[[Category:General topics]]
	[[Category:First time user]]		[[Category:First time user]]
	[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]		[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]

Karellen: Fix links

2018-02-24T23:40:10Z

Fix links

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	<section begin="intro" />A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.		<section begin="intro" />A commonly asked question is how can the Movie Library or TV Show Library be separated so not every Movie or TV Show is in one big section.

	It is possible to create '''''[[~~Home_screen_and_basic_controls~~\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.		It is possible to create '''''[[Basic_controls\|Main Menu items]]''''' in addition to the items that appear on the default Main Menu. For example, adding Home Movies, Kids Movies or Cartoons menu items. Kodi can already filter and separate library items using a number of methods. Combined with a skin that supports '''''[[Custom_home_items\|Custom Home Items]]''''', the library and main menu can be laid out to meet your requirements.

	This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.<section end="intro" />		This same idea can also be applied to add-ons, programs, and anything else you might want to place on the home screen.<section end="intro" />

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2018-01-31T09:29:29Z

Separating Media

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	= Separating Media =		= Separating Media =
	The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of distinguishing and separating the media content. A number of methods are available for this...		The second requirement for creating additional custom home items, is a means of distinguishing and separating the media content. A number of methods are available for this...
	*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]'''- the method used in the How To: Guide below.		*'''[[Smart_playlists\|Smart Playlists]]''' - the method used in the How To: Guide below.
	*'''[[Favorites]]'''		*'''[[Favorites]]'''
	*'''[[Custom_video_nodes\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''		*'''[[Custom_video_nodes\|Custom Video Nodes]]'''
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	If you want to completely separate the library you can also use '''''[[Profiles]]''''', where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.		If you want to completely separate the library you can also use '''''[[Profiles]]''''', where each profile has their own Kodi library and settings.
	{{see also\|Profiles}}		{{see also\|Profiles}}



	= How To: Guide =		= How To: Guide =