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Karellen: set.nfo changes

2025-08-04T04:53:47Z

set.nfo changes

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	; [[NFO files/Creating\|Creating NFO files]]		; [[NFO files/Creating\|Creating NFO files]]
	: {{#lst:NFO files/Creating\|intro}}		: {{#lst:NFO files/Creating\|intro}}

	~~; [[NFO_files/Parsing\|Parsing NFO]]~~
	~~: {{#lst:NFO_files/Parsing\|intro}}~~

	; [[NFO_files/Combination\|Combination NFO]]		; [[NFO_files/Combination\|Combination NFO]]
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	: These are the full metadata NFO files that are commonly used. The {{kodi}} '''[[Import-export_library\|Export]]''' feature generates these files as well as 3rd party media managers.		: These are the full metadata NFO files that are commonly used. The {{kodi}} '''[[Import-export_library\|Export]]''' feature generates these files as well as 3rd party media managers.
	: All available XML tags are listed here as well as a description on how and where the files are saved.		: All available XML tags are listed here as well as a description on how and where the files are saved.

			; [[NFO_files/Movie_sets\|Movie Set NFO]]
			: An override nfo file used for Movie Sets.

			; [[NFO_files/Parsing\|Parsing NFO]]
			: {{#lst:NFO_files/Parsing\|intro}}

	; [[NFO_files/Templates\|Templates and Samples]]		; [[NFO_files/Templates\|Templates and Samples]]

Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-13T02:16:05Z

Updated for v20

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

	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Music library]]		[[Category:Music library]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]

Karellen: Updated for v19

2021-04-23T00:18:46Z

Updated for v19

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Karellen at 00:04, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T00:04:34Z

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	'''nfo''' is a contraction of Info or Information. It is a Filename Extension - ''mymovie.nfo'' and the contents of the file are written in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]. The file itself does nothing except hold information. It is basically a text document with special tags inserted around the information. These tags are recognised by Kodi which enables data importing.		'''nfo''' is a contraction of Info or Information. It is a Filename Extension - ''mymovie.nfo'' and the contents of the file are written in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]. The file itself does nothing except hold information. It is basically a text document with special tags inserted around the information. These tags are recognised by Kodi which enables data importing.

	Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-~~Export_library~~ \| Import & Export]]'''''		Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-export_library\| Import & Export]]'''''

	'''Note''': During the scanning process {{kodi}} always searches for, and uses NFO files first. When NFO files are not found then the scrapers are used to download information from online sources. Be aware of this if you are experiencing unexpected results.		'''Note''': During the scanning process {{kodi}} always searches for, and uses NFO files first. When NFO files are not found then the scrapers are used to download information from online sources. Be aware of this if you are experiencing unexpected results.

Karellen at 22:54, 20 July 2020

2020-07-20T22:54:53Z

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	=== Movie nfo ===		=== Movie nfo ===
	:'''''See: [[NFO_files/~~movies~~ \| Movie nfo]]'''''		:'''''See: [[NFO_files/Movies\|Movie nfo]]'''''

	=== TV Show nfo ===		=== TV Show nfo ===
	:'''''See: [[NFO_files/~~tvshows~~ \| TV Show nfo]]'''''		:'''''See: [[NFO_files/TV_shows\|TV Show nfo]]'''''

	=== Music nfo ===		=== Music nfo ===
	:'''''See: [[NFO_files/~~music~~ \| Music nfo]]'''''		:'''''See: [[NFO_files/Music\|Music nfo]]'''''

	=== Music Video nfo ===		=== Music Video nfo ===
	:'''''See: [[NFO_files/~~musicvideos~~ \| Music Videos nfo]]'''''		:'''''See: [[NFO_files/Music_videos\|Music Videos nfo]]'''''


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	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:Music library]]		[[Category:Music library]]
	~~[[Category:Advanced topics]]~~
	[[Category:First time user]]		[[Category:First time user]]
	[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]		[[Category:Quick Start Guide]]

ThumbOne: /* What is nfo */ Fixed a typo

2020-07-06T02:47:16Z

What is nfo: Fixed a typo

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	'''nfo''' is a contraction of Info or Information. It is a Filename Extension - ''mymovie.nfo'' and the contents of the file are written in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]. The file itself does nothing except hold information. It is basically a text document with special tags inserted around the information. These tags are recognised by Kodi which enables data importing.		'''nfo''' is a contraction of Info or Information. It is a Filename Extension - ''mymovie.nfo'' and the contents of the file are written in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML XML]. The file itself does nothing except hold information. It is basically a text document with special tags inserted around the information. These tags are recognised by Kodi which enables data importing.

	Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also be used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-Export_library \| Import & Export]]'''''		Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-Export_library \| Import & Export]]'''''

	'''Note''': During the scanning process {{kodi}} always searches for, and uses NFO files first. When NFO files are not found then the scrapers are used to download information from online sources. Be aware of this if you are experiencing unexpected results.		'''Note''': During the scanning process {{kodi}} always searches for, and uses NFO files first. When NFO files are not found then the scrapers are used to download information from online sources. Be aware of this if you are experiencing unexpected results.
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	'''The remainder of this wiki topic will provide the required information to create and use nfo files.'''		'''The remainder of this wiki topic will provide the required information to create and use nfo files.'''



	= Types of nfo =		= Types of nfo =

Karellen at 00:17, 29 January 2020

2020-01-29T00:17:07Z

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	'''Notes:'''		'''Notes:'''
	*Parsing NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes		*Parsing NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes or seasons, they can only be used at the TV Show level. Once the TV Show is found the <episodeguide> URL will then find the episodes.
	*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.		*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.

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	'''Notes:'''		'''Notes:'''
	*~~Parsing~~ NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes		*Combination NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes or seasons, they can only be used at the TV Show level.
	*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.		*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.

Karellen: clarification

2020-01-19T00:05:50Z

clarification

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	Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also be used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-Export_library \| Import & Export]]'''''		Kodi uses nfo files as one way of importing metadata into the library. It is also be used as a method of exporting the library for various reasons, including backup. '''''See: [[Import-Export_library \| Import & Export]]'''''

			'''Note''': During the scanning process {{kodi}} always searches for, and uses NFO files first. When NFO files are not found then the scrapers are used to download information from online sources. Be aware of this if you are experiencing unexpected results.

	Kodi uses [[Artwork]], and Extended Information to display your media. This information includes Actors, Directors, Plots, Taglines, Ratings, Run Times and more. All this data, known as metadata, is stored in the Kodi Library. The Library is stored in an [http://www.sqlite.org/ SQLite database].		Kodi uses [[Artwork]], and Extended Information to display your media. This information includes Actors, Directors, Plots, Taglines, Ratings, Run Times and more. All this data, known as metadata, is stored in the Kodi Library. The Library is stored in an [http://www.sqlite.org/ SQLite database].

	There are two primary methods to load metadata into your library:		There are two primary methods to load metadata into your library:
	~~#Use the online scraper~~		#Create a nfo file, from which Kodi is able to import the metadata (Primary- nfo files are always searched for)
	#Create a nfo file, from which Kodi is able to import the metadata		#Use the online scraper (Secondary- if no nfo files exist, scrapers are used)


	For information on how to use the online scraper within Kodi:<br />		For information on how to use the online scraper within Kodi:<br />

Karellen at 07:16, 9 December 2019

2019-12-09T07:16:21Z

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	'''~~Note~~:''' Parsing NFO files cannot be used for episodes		'''Notes:'''
			*Parsing NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes
			*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.


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	== Combination nfo ==		== Combination nfo ==
	It is possible to combine the above two types of nfo files into one nfo file. An example use would be to override data from the scraper site such as the title, runtime, movieset etc. It will scan the metadata located between the ''<movie></movie>'' XML tags and the omitted data will be scraped at the provided URL. An example:		It is possible to combine the above two types of nfo files into one nfo file. An example use would be to override data from the scraper site such as the title, runtime, movieset etc. It will scan the metadata located between the ''<movie></movie>'' XML tags and the omitted data will be scraped at the provided URL. An example:

	~~{{red\|'''Note:''' Cannot be used for Episode nfo files}}~~


	''Example: Contents of Combination NFO file:''		''Example: Contents of Combination NFO file:''
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	A listing of which tags allow multiple entries can be found in the appropriate sub-pages. Does not apply to muic.		A listing of which tags allow multiple entries can be found in the appropriate sub-pages. Does not apply to muic.

			'''Notes:'''
			*Parsing NFO files cannot be used for individual episodes
			*If there is more than one URL in the file only the first URL will be used.

Karellen at 22:49, 11 September 2019

2019-09-11T22:49:46Z

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	The following is a list of Media Managers on the forum. Questions regarding their use should be directed to the media manager developers.
			<section begin="MediaManagers" />The following is a list of Media Managers on the forum. Questions regarding their use should be directed to the media manager developers.
	*[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=195 Ember Media Manager]		*[https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=195 Ember Media Manager]
	*[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=142723 Tiny Media Manager aka TMM]		*[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=142723 Tiny Media Manager aka TMM]
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	'''{{red\|Kodi can create correct and accurate NFO's from the data already in the library which has been populated by a correct scraping process.}}'''		'''{{red\|Kodi can create correct and accurate NFO's from the data already in the library which has been populated by a correct scraping process.}}'''
			<section end="MediaManagers" />

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	; [[NFO files/Creating\|Creating NFO files]]		; [[NFO files/Creating\|Creating NFO files]]
	: {{#lst:NFO files/Creating\|intro}}		: {{#lst:NFO files/Creating\|intro}}

	~~; [[NFO_files/Parsing\|Parsing NFO]]~~
	~~: {{#lst:NFO_files/Parsing\|intro}}~~

	; [[NFO_files/Combination\|Combination NFO]]		; [[NFO_files/Combination\|Combination NFO]]
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	: These are the full metadata NFO files that are commonly used. The {{kodi}} '''[[Import-export_library\|Export]]''' feature generates these files as well as 3rd party media managers.		: These are the full metadata NFO files that are commonly used. The {{kodi}} '''[[Import-export_library\|Export]]''' feature generates these files as well as 3rd party media managers.
	: All available XML tags are listed here as well as a description on how and where the files are saved.		: All available XML tags are listed here as well as a description on how and where the files are saved.

			; [[NFO_files/Movie_sets\|Movie Set NFO]]
			: An override nfo file used for Movie Sets.

			; [[NFO_files/Parsing\|Parsing NFO]]
			: {{#lst:NFO_files/Parsing\|intro}}

	; [[NFO_files/Templates\|Templates and Samples]]		; [[NFO_files/Templates\|Templates and Samples]]