Dynamic Media Library with On-demand Downloads for Radarr/Sonarr and Plex
Last edited 58 days ago
n8n Placeholdarr for Plex (BETA)
This flow creates dummy files for every item added in your *Arrs (Radarr/Sonarr) with the tag unprocessed-dummy.
It’s useful for maintaining a large Plex library without needing the actual movies or shows to be present on your Debrid provider.
How It Works
- When a dummy file is played, the corresponding item is automatically *monitored in Arr and added to the download queue.
- This ensures that the content becomes available within ~3 minutes for playback.
- If the content finishes downloading while the dummy is still being played, Tautulli triggers a webhook that stops the stream and notifies the user.
Requirements
- Each n8n node must have the correct URL and authorization headers configured.
- The SSH host (used to create dummy files) must have FFmpeg installed.
- A Trakt.TV API key is required if you're using Trakt collections.
Warning
⚠️ This flow is currently in BETA and under active development.
It is not recommended for users without technical experience.
Keep an eye on the GitHub repository for updates.
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