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<section begin="intro" />Guides, tips, and topics to walk new users through their first time using and setting up {{Kodi}}.<sect | link name 1 = Where Do I Start?

...ways made by the community and come from a third party service/source, and do not come preinstalled from official versions of Kodi. ...rsed, encouraged, or supported by Team Kodi or the XBMC Foundation. Please do not ask about services that are explicitly for bootleg video content on off

This page describes the "merge window" procedure used by Team Kodi to merge pull requests into the master git branch. in the next merge window should be a bump to 15.0-alpha2, 15.0-alpha3 and so on.

...id. There are numerous methods for sideloading applications; see the [[HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV]] article for more on this topic * If the space is available, the answer is Yes. One way to go about this is to install the latest version of Kodi, then install one of the many forks. See

* '''[[HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library|Return to Video Guide]]''' ...ect '''Export library''' as shown in the first image. You will be required to choose the Export method as depicted in the second image.

...re]] for more information on addon.xml, including how you add descriptions to your addon for users. A plugin source extends XBMC via the xbmc.python.lyri ...serdata/addon_data.Lyrics button on OSD needs to be activated and path set to CU Lyrics under Settings-> Skin-> Scripts </description>

{{divbox|orange||'''Note:''' Do not share the thumbnails folder or the texture.db under any circumstances.} ...akes it easy to recache artwork that is stored in the database. This needs to be done occasionally on all clients using the mysql database.

<section begin="intro" />For Kodi to know what to do with your addon, we require your script, and an addon.xml file. The layout ...di]] for more information on addon.xml, including how you add descriptions to your addon for users. A script extends Kodi via the xbmc.python.script exte

== Past days to display == | Number of previous days to show in the guide.

version. Earlier versions of XBMC such as v9.11 Camelot do not support key modifiers connect it to your PC and there's a fair chance it will just work. If

...ortable mode)'' on MS Windows and, with caveats, on macOS. Other platforms do not support portable installations. ...e version without removing your current installation, Kodi has the ability to run in portable mode.

...ts called, allowing you to fetch a listing of media and return it for Kodi to display. You may return either media items directly (for immediate playback ...re]] for more information on addon.xml, including how you add descriptions to your addon for users. A plugin source extends Kodi via the xbmc.python.plug

...re]] for more information on addon.xml, including how you add descriptions to your addon for users. A plugin source extends XBMC via the xbmc.python.subt ...d Bierdopje.com. Subtitle button on OSD needs to be activated and path set to Kodi Subtitles under System-> Skin-> Addon Scripts</description>

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| Action to perform when pressing the record button: * '''Record current show''': Record the current show from "now" to the end of the show. If no TV guide data is currently available a fixed len

*Ensure you have taken care to correctly tag your music and set up your [[Artist information folder]] = Adding Music to Library =

...n or set top box to your computer to view and stream TV and radio channels to your PC and other devices. <section end="intro" /> ...per Live TV and PVR experience '''the computer you install it on will need to run continuously.'''

To install a new version of Kodi on Debian 10 (buster) stable you need to install it from backports like so: <code>sudo apt install -t buster-backpor ...are a some notes related to uploading Kodi to Debian and having it synced to Ubuntu.

It is designed to be installed on hardware that is directly connected to your AVR or TV preferably via HDMI. ...px; background-color:#dfedf0; text-align:left;"| How is {{kodi}} different to all the other media players?

...take up memory unnecessarily. They also slow down navigation, as the need to be loaded/unloaded depending on whether they are visible (ie whether or not ...hout Kodi having to do the extra chores of maintaining which controls need to be shown at which points in time. The controls automatically update themsel

'''The following is ONLY useful for developers who wish to see extended XBMC history. Everyone else should stop here.''' Git wants to run under a case sensitive file system but under OSX and Windows, the file

...deos from your '''existing''' video library. These instructions also apply to Music Videos<section end="intro" /> ...ng video library, you will need to create one by following the '''''[[:HOW-TO:Create_Video_Library| Create Video Library]]''''' guide.

{{mininav| [[Linux]] | [[HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Linux]] }} <section begin="intro" />How to install certain binary add-ons for Ubuntu, such as PVR, audio decoder/encod

This tutorial will show you the necessary steps to compile and run with RetroPlayer from the Kodi-Game branch on an Ubuntu sys == Where do I start on Linux? ==

...in assisting us with the development of Kodi. Whether you have contributed to the Kodi/XBMC project in the past or not, please consider doing so now.<sec ...issues]]. Also, spread the word about Kodi for Linux(and other platforms) to your friends and family, we are sure they will enjoy it too.

We encourage all developers with addons in the official Kodi add-on repo to submit their addon for translation at Weblate.<br/> Translations can be synced to your upstream repository whenever you wish (default is 5 days) either by pu

...able some of the new features and functions, where some controls got moved to, etc.<section end="intro" /> ...e sticky posts in the Skin Development Forum for full changelog on changes to the skinning engine.

...might want to avoid upgrading to Kodi v16 until they have updated MairaDB to 10.1.12.}} When updating to a new version, Kodi will make a copy of the current DB and upgrade the copy

...ul for substituting an absolute path on a PC with a path suitable for Kodi to handle. Path subs work for most file and folder paths. Path subs work acros '''<code><from></from></code>''' defines the path you wish to replace.

...this setup. Most operating systems have built-in methods for sharing files to the network, or a NAS device can be used. ...her parts of Kodi|sync]]) your passwords.xml file from the userdata folder to each Kodi device.

* One nfo file for '''each''' Episode. This file holds information specific to that episode ...eguide> is the tag that allows the scrapers to find the episodes belonging to the TV Show at the site of the information provider.

...experienced by the user. The Easy and Advanced methods are the two options to create the '''Debug Log'''. The method you choose will depend on your requi ...dicated {{kodi}} paste site '''''http://paste.kodi.tv/'''''. Post the link to your pasted log in the forum. The paste site can hold approx 15,000 lines p

...y, but if something doesn't work out, just copy the file instead of trying to share/pathsub it.}} '''DO NOT TRY TO SHARE DATABASES WITH THIS METHOD.'''

* '''[[HOW-TO:Create_Music_Library|Return to Music Guide]]''' ...ications that {{kodi}} makes to cached artwork. If you have local artwork, do not export artwork.}}

...ive a timely response from someone with the knowledge and authority needed to satisfactorily address them. For the Kodi project, that point of contact is ..., save those that require a high degree of confidentiality or that pertain to serious legal actions.

...atabases via the MySQL protocol. Using shared library databases allows you to store information for either your video or music library in a central datab This gives you the ability to do things like:

<section begin="intro" />Web interfaces allow users to control and interact with their {{Kodi}} installation through a web browser ...→ Services → Control → Allow remote control via HTTP}}. The settings allow to specify a custom port number and an optional username and password for HTTP

...tem. It is a standard practice to limit this access as it is not necessary to have control over the entire system for most tasks. However, when root acce To gain temporary root access type sudo into your terminal:

...l file. [[Window IDs|See here for a list of the standard windows and links to their .xml files.]]<br /><br /> The important thing to remember is that each window has a unique identifying name. This is how Kod

...18 the concept of the Artist Information Folder is introduced as a new way to handle providing local artist artwork and information via nfo files. The Ar ...ists, or capture their current artist art and additional data for transfer to another installation of {{kodi}}<section end="intro" />

NFO files to be scraped into the movie library are relatively simple and require only a :*We recommend using this filename format to name nfo files.

To install Kore on your Android device Android 4.0.3 or higher is required. To install Kore *.apk file, you need to enable the 'Unknown sources'-option at {{button|Settings}} -> {{button|Secu

...hen read on to discover how to make a movie an episode of a TV Show or how to combine TV Shows.<section end="intro" /> ...r normal as listed at the scraper sites. This information will be exported to NFO files, and the NFO files will be modified with the required changes.

• to provide a guide for would be Kodi Python plugin addon script developers • to provide the skeleton frameworks to enable script developers to get up and running quickly

...and additional remote apps made by the community, as well as tell you how to enable smartphone/tablet app control in Kodi.<section end="intro" /> Turn on the following settings in {{kodi}} to enable using a smartphone or tablet remote:

This page will provide information to enable you to add new music, modify existing music and remove music from your '''existing The Update Library function specifically relates to '''scanning''' music files and populating the database with the music file

* Using the "''Show login screen on startup''" may cause skins to incorrectly load. * Switching profiles may also cause skins to incorrectly load.

...201883 Communityproject developed by supp.]) is giving you the possibility to decompile and compile .xbt files. The TextureTool does support alot of errorhandling so there isn't a way to do much mistakes.

...operating systems, which makes SMB the most commonly used network protocol to access content on a NAS or other remote hardware.<section end="intro"/> This page will detail how to add a network source to {{kodi}} using SMB. It assumes you have already correctly set up your SMB n

The <aspectratio> tag allows the aspect ratio of images (and multiimages) to be defined, and in addition, on how the image should be aligned within the ...s allowed for the aspect ratio are keep, stretch, scale, and center. These do the following:

<section begin="intro" />Pictures provides the ability to view your photos within {{kodi}}. It has has the benefit of bringing togeth ...et and versatility of the Video and Music Libraries, but it is on the Must-Do list for a future release.

...is very important for security, but might lead to some troubles connecting to [[HTTPS]] and [[FTP|FTPS]] servers depending on your setup. ...the details on how Kodi checks certificates and what steps you might have to take.

...use the ActivateWindow() [[List of Built In Functions|Built In Function]] to open a certain [[Window IDs|Window]]. ...command can be assigned to a [[Button control|button]] in a skin or mapped to a key in your [[Keyboard.xml|Keymap]].

...e for '''each''' episode is required. This file holds information specific to that episode. ...d in the exported nfo file but are ignored on import so it is not possible to change this data at the episode level.

...not have NFS client support, but Windows 10/11 Pro and Enterprise releases do. NFS client support is not enabled by default in Windows. Most Linux OSes h

<section begin="intro" />Answers to some common questions regarding Live TV, PVR and Radio which may help you u | Answer= Live TV, PVR and Radio refers to the traditional broadcast systems of receiving TV and Radio channels throug

...lication through the built-in web server. Never expose the web server port to the Internet. ...rt by which the webserver will be reached. If changing the port ensure you do not conflict with standardized ports such as "21" for FTP or "22" for ssh.

...upload the Debug Log file when {{kodi}} is unresponsive or you are unable to navigate the menu system. If you can navigate the menu system, it is recomm ...ings.xml]]''''' which is a simple ''.txt'' file with the extention changed to ''.xml''. '''The file does not exist by default and must be created'''.

...{{kodi}}. If you cannot gain access to the menu system, then you will need to follow the '''''[[Log_file/Advanced|Advanced Method]]'''''.<section end="in '''Note:''' If you intend to use the '''''[[Add-on:Kodi_Logfile_Uploader| Kodi Logfile Uploader Add-on]]

If you wish to run some code automatically when Kodi starts, you can do so by creating a service add-on.<br> Navigate to the '''''addons''''' folder in the [[Backup#Kodi_Data_Folder|Kodi Data Fold

...e databases are critical components of {{kodi}}. We strongly urge that you do not interfere with them, unless you have knowledge and experience with data |path || text || Path to trigger the view on

...ing is meant to act as a guide to get you started, '''thus you may want to do further adjustments for your own particular set of equipment'''.<section en ...back">If ''[[Settings/Player/Videos#Sync_playback_to_display|Sync playback to display]]'' is enabled, Passthrough is automatically disabled</ref> '''

...overs how to set up Kodi when using either Directsound or WASAPI, and when to use one vs the other.<section end="intro" /> ...ensure Windows is configured to allow Kodi to run in exclusive mode, refer to the below '''Configure Windows Sound Settings''' section.

...ion Folder ('''MSIF''') is a user nominated folder that {{kodi}} will scan to locate '''local artwork''' for movie sets/collections.<section end="intro" ...the scrapers to provide your artwork, then there is no requirement for you to use this feature.

...rd drive, then a Media Stub File allows you to add the collection of disks to the {{kodi}} Video Library. * It is a simple text based file that is added to your Source in exactly the same way as any other Movie or TV Show, which is

...egin="intro" />This page describes the "Jenkins" builder used by Team Kodi to build the variety of releases of Kodi.<section end="intro" /> ...maintain and Jenkins also offers a wide variety of plugin that can be used to benefit further development and testing.

...recated despite continuing widespread use and with no direct communication to the audio drivers. This consolidation was part of Microsoft's adoption of t ...er details of the audio stream. Every program using sound passes it's data to DS, which then resamples as required so it can mix audio streams from any p

...cies for inclusion into the official {{kodi}} repository, it can published to our official repository if submitted by the add-on developer. Add-ons can a ...ad to a break compatibility. It is up to the author to update their add-on to remain compatible.

Hello and welcome to {{Kodi}}! ...s in addition to viewing '''[[PVR|Live TV]]''' and using add-ons (plugins) to further enhance your {{kodi}}. The software can be installed on a variety o

{{DISPLAYTITLE:How To: Custom Home Items using Aeon Nox Silvo}} ...ide requires a moderate level of experience with {{kodi}}, including [[HOW-TO:Change_skins|installing skins]], [[Adding_video_sources|adding Sources]], a

...e databases are critical components of {{kodi}}. We strongly urge that you do not interfere with them, unless you have knowledge and experience with data |url || text || Path to folder containing playable file

...Video Version is a new {{kodi}} feature introduced in v21. It allows users to keep multiple versions of the same video title in the library. Do you have the DVD, Bluray, 3D and 4K version of a title?

...axis, but has no restrictions on the y-axis. These are ''slightly'' slower to load and render, but for the most part there's not a lot of difference. As ...herefore not as important as the size of the images in pixels—so feel free to store them in a lossless (e.g. PNG) container format if you wish.

Occasionally, it can be beneficial to remove database entries that correspond to files that are no longer on available on the file-system. Note that these To locate and delete orphaned database entries, connect to the box serving up the SQL database and log into the SQL database:

...e My Music root listing and choose ''Rip Audio CD'' from the context menu. To rip a single track, enter the Audio CD, highlight the desired track, and ch ...fault install. For Ubuntu, they must be installed through apt-get, similar to how [[PVR]] add-ons are installed. In the future this will be something the

Kodi uses add-ons to provide weather information. You can select from various global and regiona The installation of a Weather add-on is required to display weather information within the Kodi interface.

Using a Mouse to control {{kodi}} is not recommended and many skins do not support mouse functions. ...e built their own HTPC and need to configure a remote control, or who need to replace a lost/broken remote control or change button actions.

In the development cycle from Eden (V11) to Frodo (V12) the translation system has been revised.<br/> ...tching-translations-to-weblate/ In 2021 Kodi switched translation platform to Weblate.]

...-mail to all Foundation members, to give due notice about the election and to collect nominations. The Foundation bylaws state that at least ten days mus 2. You're allowed to nominate multiple people if you wish.

=== Submitting a Compliant Add-on to the Kodi.tv Repo === We have restricted the allowed submissions of add-ons to past Kodi versions.

...runtime. The good news is, for the bulk of your work, it is fairly simple to read and display translated messages; all the basic plumbing is in place. * How to handle internal programming keywords along with other text

...th an older version of the Fire TV operating-system it can now be upgraded to the same new version as the second-generation Fire TV (2015), so software-w * [https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/help/id=201640900 Which Fire Device Do I Have? (Official Amazon Page)]

...twork. Watch the trailers independently or specialised add-ons can be used to re-create the cinema experience by playing trailers before viewing a movie. Only one trailer per movie can be added to the library. If you have multiple trailers, consider using one of the '''''

...need to do so in order to install the PVR client add-ons. See... '''[[HOW-TO:Install_Kodi_for_Linux|Install {{kodi}} for Linux]]''' # Restart {{kodi}} to load the add-on

The first step to making an add-on is to put the basic structure in place. Make sure your directory is properly name ...orm of Python add-on is one that gets run, adds some list items, and exits to let Kodi take over the navigation; people who have written server-side code

...uired to prevent SMBv1 use on some OS. We do not recommend using SMBv1 due to severe security vulnerabilities. | Set the maximum allowable SMB protocol version to negotiate when making connections.

...tualities is having a backup of your database data. There are several ways to make such backups. This page will focus on MySQL server backups, with any d ...l computer files. The combination of files and contents makes it necessary to retrieve the data via specialized tools such as:

...that accepts remote device input on all platforms. EventServer API is used to program event clients and simplifies interfacing input devices with Kodi. E ...to maintain. The EventServer was created to provide a simple, reliable way to communicate with and control Kodi.

...big impact on CPU load on lower powered hardware, so it is worth the time to understand the available options and how they should be configured. If this is your first time adjusting the Audio Settings you may like to use the '''''[[Audio_quickstart_guide|Audio Quick Start Guide]]'''''. <sect

<section begin="intro" />This page explains the various methods available to locate or create artwork.<section end="intro" /> ...ers will automatically download metadata and artwork for media being added to the library. This artwork is cached in the '''''[[Kodi data folder]]'''''

...esting grounds to gauge the feasibility and reliability of future features to be incorporated into {{kodi}}. ...ent stable version which are simply bug fixes and are, in most cases, safe to use.

...how/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.<section end="intro" /> == How to access the Add-on browser ==

...Linux Infrared Remote Control) is an open source package that allows users to receive and send infrared signals with a Linux-based computer system.<secti Prior to the input subsystem, Infrared Remote (IR) controls were integrated to Linux via LIRC.

...f the mirrors and dishes out files based on certain criteria, in an effort to ensure that downloads work as quickly and reliably as possible. Besides the ...rated automatically and can be found by appending <code>?mirrorlist</code> to the URL of any mirrored file on mirrors.kodi.tv.

...ifferent types of caches that Kodi uses, and most are not directly related to each other.'''}} ...any data that is locally saved on the Kodi device and used for fast access to that data. The overall concept of a cache is explained on '''[[Wikipedia:Ca

...television programming using the computer's hard drive. The computer needs to be equipped with a digital TV tuner adapter (or TV tuner card). VDR uses dr ...l using Kodi as your primary interface once the initial pairing connection to '''VDR''' have been done and and configuration of the PVR client addon for

<section begin="intro" />This page describes another method to access the '''''[[log file]]''''' using the Kodi '''''[[File manager]]''''' ...network share, USB drive or other accessible location which will allow you to later browse and obtain the log from.

''(Thanks to GrammatonKlerik for putting together this guide)'' ...ure quality but the hows and whys are often a mystery. This tutorial aims to demystify what actually happens when you change video level settings. Afte

{{see also|HOW-TO:Submit_a_patch|Steam Deck}} ...easily installable on the Steam Deck via Flatpak, but if you're looking to do development on the Steam Deck, this article is for you.<section end="intro"

...e remote repositories where add-ons can be retrieved. The model is similar to the way many current Linux distributions work, whereby there is a "main" re After you have created your repository, consider adding it to the [[Unofficial add-on repositories]] list.